Hi and whew! I am finally back at my desk, beginning to see the light at the far end of the tunnel – the tunnel of getting caught up again. Yes, it’s been a while since I posted. Since we were together last, I have traveled across the country for a fabulous workshop, been toted around wine country like a famous person, been “down in the back,” and had a nasty sinus infection. I have also been celebrating my dear Martha’s birthday month, playing with my doggies, seeing and talking with clients, and taking lots of risks.
My risk for today is that after being gone from the blog for what seems like an eternity (when really, it’s only been since August 3rd), I am actually writing again. Why is this a risk? Well, because a little voice inside me told me to give up on the blog, that almost a whole month of not writing on a blog, which is about daily risks, obviously says something about me and the fact that I am just not together enough to be doing it at all! So my risk, as I said, is writing anyway!
What do the little voices (which can sometimes seem quite big) say to you? Do they tell you that you aren’t good enough, smart enough, attractive enough, together enough, fill-in-the-blank enough to do whatever it is you really want to do? Well, please join me in telling those nasty little voices and mine, “Enough!” Then, write and let me know what risk you took! And I’ll get back to writing regularly again, too! Deal?
Laura Biering has an infectious zeal for coaching people who want to do
enlivening work and live inspired lives. She's fired up about the power of taking risks - great and small - and the rewards that come as a result. She's also passionate about (1) creativity and authenticity and their potential to change the world, (2) frolicking with her adorable four-legged children, and (3) retreating with those she loves at her farm in Southeast Georgia, Brinson's Race. Visit her website at True Voices.
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Glad you’re back. I want to know the “rest of the story” about the editor who wanted you to change your copy. Did it remain as you had written it?
Today my risk was to just let my best friend feel heartbroken rather than trying to talk her out of her feelings.
I’m also risking looking stupid by putting a link below when I don’t know if it will work or if I can correct it if it doesn’t
Jeanette
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Ooh, it worked! Yay, see what happens when I risk looking foolish! LOL!
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Greetings. I want to say that I said i would take a risk, gosh well over a month ago, and I finally did it today.
So, just wanted to report that I did it, i called someone who might be potential business and i don’t think it will be, but you never know, but mostly it feels good to have risked.
AFter all the woman had phoned me about two months ago for some information about my industry and I didn’t decide oh it’s been too long,i went for it.
so there! it feels good to have gone for it no matter the outcome.
happy risking!
zena
I’ve been taking the risk of going into the office and trying to proactively call my clients to lead and educate them. The sky is not falling. What did the editor say? Inquiring minds want to know
I took a risk today and responded to an AJC editorial. Not sure it it will get published, but I’m glad that I took the risk of voicing my opinion. I’ve always been insecure about my writing even though it is my preferred form of expression. I took the risk anyway and it felt good. Thanks Laura for continuing to be an inspiration.
Hey, y’all! Congratulations on taking all of these risks! I trust you are continuing to build that muscle. Love to each of you!