The Fear Of Imperfection - Wisdom Talk

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The Fear Of Imperfection - Wisdom Talk

We have a tendency to judge our worst moments against the highlight reels of others.

We see all of our flaws, hear all the doubts, and live through the darkness, yet we compare ourselves to the external projections of others.

We fear failure, yet this fear ironically causes our performance to drop.

This talk will show you that it's only through acceptance and action that we can hope to push through our fears and take the actions necessary for success.

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You Win Or You Learn

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You Win Or You Learn

I lose every day. Each time I step onto the mat at the start of a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training session, I know that I will soon be ‘tapping out’. Giving the signal that I have been defeated, and effectively admitting to myself, to my opponent, and to everyone watching, that I was bested. ‘You win or you learn’ is an aphorism that we learn to live by, and in most sessions, I lose more than I win. Yet I return, day after day, and plan to continue to do so for the rest of my life. By the end of this chapter I hope to convince you of the reasons why…

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You're Still An Artist Even If You Haven't Been Picked By A Gate Keeper

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You're Still An Artist Even If You Haven't Been Picked By A Gate Keeper

The good news is that you can bypass those gate keepers. It takes hard work and some divergent thinking, but it’s possible.

I’m doing it with my writing.

I don’t want a traditional publisher for a few reasons (creative licence, topic choices and style). Beyond that, I get nervous at the prospect of the rejection cycle and working with others with my creative work.

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Success = Consistency + Feedback + Persistence

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Success = Consistency + Feedback + Persistence

 “Good things are coming down the road. Just don’t stop walking.”  – Robert Warren Painter Jr

Keep persisting towards your goals. Recognise that it is only through years of experience, work, and overcoming failure and setbacks that you will be successful. If you quit, you guarantee your failure.

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