To counter that, I just tell myself I’m starting new, starting fresh. I’m reminded of a quote from Jon Acuff, that I use often: “give yourself permission to suck at something new.”
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Never having used a snorkel before, my heart raced and my breathing went crazy as I stretched out and put my face into the water.
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I knelt down beside his desk and we talked it through. After a few questions, I found my “in”: basketball.
“How are you the court? The ball? The game?”
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The whole team turned and stared at me.
Time for me immediately stopped. I could feel each drop of water slowly sliding down my arms. The chlorine burned my nose, and my mouth went dry.
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As we both felt the conversation was winding down, he thanked me for stopping, reminding him of my name, and taking the moment. “Thanks,” he said. Stay awesome and enjoy this beautiful day.
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Just for good measure: “With big dreams comes big happiness.”
That’s like something I wish I’d said. Chances are, I’ll probably drop it somewhere along the line in discussion, a coaching session, or an improv workshop.