Today is a big day for the Big New Idea. I’ll be getting online with Evan later to work through the website and get it closer to launch next week. (Sign up to be the first to know when it does!)
I’m excited. I’ve been working with Squarespace for the first time (my current website is run on WordPress) and going through the frustration-elation pendulum of learning something new. I think I’ve just about cracked it.
In general, putting myself in creative hibernation has been paying off. I’ve been working like a busy bee on writing for the website, finding my team, running my first trial shoot. I’ve also started working on a series of lessons to help with Christmas preparation, which I’m SERIOUSLY EXCITED about. This morning, most of my to-do list items start with “write”. There will be a lot of words today. And a lot of music.
Because this is what I know right now: I’ve already invested a lot. Time, money, effort, resources, hope. And yes, I’m scared that it won’t pay off. But that fear only gets in the way of doing the good work that allows the whole thing to do well.
When I’m worried about making money, I get spooked and I don’t write well. Or make good decisions.
Fear is like kryptonite.
So this morning, as I make my list and settle in, I’m surrounding myself with symbols of hope and trust. Little messages to myself, a candle, a wooden star from my retreat that says “share”.
In order to hustle, I need to trust. This is the trust and hustle phase.
Wish me luck
Jx
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