Here’s the thing: what feels hard to you might feel simple to someone else. And that’s the beauty of it. Nothing is truly hard until you’ve faced it, tried it, or allowed yourself to be taught.
But let’s be honest… hard things often live in the spaces where we feel we don’t fit in. They’re those moments we build up in our heads, so big and so intimidating that they almost paralyze us. Yet, sometimes the very reason something feels so big is because it’s meant to grow you, or you are meant to overcome it.
Think about it.
- If networking feels scary, maybe it’s time to walk into that room anyway.
- If public speaking shakes you, try recording yourself and sharing it—even if your voice trembles.
- If pitching feels overwhelming, pitch anyway.
The first step will be awkward, maybe even messy, but that’s okay. You’ve already broken through by just showing up. And with every attempt, you chip away at the fear until one day the thing that once terrified you feels natural.
Be gentle with yourself. Be proud of yourself for even trying. Hard things aren’t here to crush you; they’re here to open doors and introduce you to a version of yourself you haven’t met yet. So I’ll ask you: what’s that one “hard thing” you’re willing to try today?
