I’m going to ask you a question. And I want you to answer honestly.
*Do you want to do work that matters?*
And if so, then are you willing to be foolish?
Are you willing to be foolish in order to do work that matters? Are you willing to fail? To be honest with others? Are you willing to create something even when life is still messy? Are you willing to take risks? Are you willing to put your work out there even when you’re afraid it might not work? Are you willing to try something different than what everyone else is doing because your gut says “why not”? Are you willing to make space in your schedule so you can show up and create something every day?
Here’s a tip: it’s easier to be foolish and to take risks when you are surrounded by people who are also being foolish and taking risks.
If you want to do work that matters, then run from the risk averse and put yourself right in the middle of the foolish crowd.
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