I have recently read two separate items (referenced below) that relate to both business and life in general – having the courage to open yourself up to possible embarrassment.
Reading the excerpts below made me relate it to what I have been thinking a lot of about recently – new career choices, and inspired me to write the following in my Kindle notes:
“In general starting a company, or getting behind an idea is making yourself vulnerable - to criticism, failure, ridicule. There is likely to be initial rejection, doubt and even mockery, but by making yourself vulnerable, you exhibit the courage and humility to learn and iterate. Learn from it. Get stronger. Be all in. Besides, being passionate is better than being dull and non-committal – and passion definitely increases the chances for success.”
The quotes below were what inspired this blog post:
“You have to be embarrassed by your first product…If you’re not embarassed, you’re taking too long to get it out there.” “Done is better than perfect.” - from nymag article Bubble Boys
Choosing vulnerability means leaning into the full spectrum of emotions—the dark as well as the light—and examining how our feelings affect the way we think and behave. Vulnerability is equal parts courage, mindfulness, and understanding—it’s being “all in. -noted “vulnerability researcher” Brene Brown in the book End Malaria
