They Floundered First

Garth Beyer

In the last week I’ve been surrounded by some exceptional artists.

A brewer. A judge. A fiddler. To name a few.

One particular thread stands out from my conversations with them about how talented they are and impressed I was with their skill and how they handled particular situations. That thread is that each shared stories of how they floundered at first before they got as good as they are now.

And not just a story. Stories. Plural.

They floundered first and then again and again and again – in different ways, trying different things and learning in different ways to get as skilled as they are now.

First, just imagine how skilled they’ll be if they keep pushing the boundaries and floundering more.

Second, just imagine how relieving it is to know that’s part of the process – no need to let your mistakes degrade your self-worth.

Stay Positive & Keep Growing

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