Don't be intimidated by people you think are smarter or more talented than you.  You're a genius in your own way.  Discovering that genius and how to share it to make the world a better place -- that will be your life's work.

I found that quote awhile back as I was browsing through the archives of my old blog.  I don't know about you, but sometimes I still catch myself looking for validation, for some external proof that I have a meaningful purpose and I matter.  I need to be reminded everyday to be myself, love myself and trust myself.

So much happens in this world that I don't understand, but I know there is a bigger, more infinite picture that we as humans can't fathom.  So the way we are made, the experiences we have, the way we see the world, the things we are good at, the things we are curious about and inspired by -- they aren't random.  And with this belief, I can look at the world and feel waves of wonder and gratitude.  I feel like I'm part of a great big, beautiful story and I just want to explore it and contribute and be as true as possible to my role.

I also want to write about all of it.  What about you?  Do you have the same desire to write?  If you do, then you probably also have the same nagging doubt that maybe your perspective doesn't matter.

You are the expert on being you. No one else in the world has the unique slant that you do.  So just like that, you are the expert on writing your stories and highlighting what connects you to your audience.

Instead of thinking:

“Who am I to share my opinion on this topic or offer my advice? What if I’m wrong? What if someone disagrees or thinks I sound stupid? What if someone thinks I’m a fraud. I don’t want to sound like a know-it-all.”

Try thinking:

“This is who I am and how I feel at this moment. I don’t need anyone’s permission to feel this way or to say these things because this is written from my vantage point.  I am allowed to speak with conviction, articulate my thoughts and feelings, and I'm also allowed to grow and change my mind.”


I reached a point in my life where I had to affirm myself in a similar way when it comes to how I look. Being self-conscious about my appearance caused me grief and anxiety for many years -- always wondering if I looked okay and what people were thinking about me:

“Are they grossed out by my acne? Are they wondering why I chose these shoes with this shirt? Do they know I’d have on cuter shoes if I could afford them?”

This constant round and round in my head kept me distracted and separated from my authentic self. It blocked my flow. Our uncertainty shows up in everything we do, not just writing.  So this creative advice is also life advice:

You are gorgeous.  You are gifted.  You are a genius.  You are here and you matter.

If you struggle with using your voice creatively and feeling confident in your point of view, the masterclass I'm teaching this Sunday with Ashley of WriteLaughDream was made for you.


If you also want to:
+ Create a platform for your writing and find purpose in diligently and authentically elevating it

+ Take your existing blog from being a source of inadequacy to a source of fulfillment and possibility

+ Be confident in your point of view and share it without apology

+ Cultivate your voice and let your ideas come out and evolve into brilliance

+ Stop telling yourself that you are not creative and that you don’t deserve a space that reflects it

+ Learn the balance of soul and structure and transparency and tact

+  Plus, dive deep into the inner and outer strategies that make you a magnetic blogger/storyteller...
View the full course outline here and register today.   Don't worry if you can't make the live class, the full recording, workbook and bonus materials will be provided to you afterwards.  We are so excited to offer this course as a resource to those who want to keep their blogs about the writing and the human connection and not about the followers and temporary trends.  Join us for three hours of creative advice, real talk and community.

"Be humble but leave a mark and do things that are extreme and different." - Roy Nachum
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