Credibility requires hustle.
Hustle to round the ponies before you round the stallions.
The problem is that many stay rounding the ponies. They get stuck.
If you want to write for a major publication or open your own studio or start your own restaurant, start by writing for smaller publications, training at multiple studios and hosting as many dinners as possible.
People get stuck earning credibility because it’s easy, you get comfortable, you can be a leader in a small market, and that feels good. If that’s what you want, great.
But remember what you were trying to gain some credibility for in the first place.
Stay Positive & You Can’t Get Stuck If You Hustle
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Product Marketer, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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