Innovation is messy
and dealing with failure
(again and again and again)
is a huge part of innovation.
Everyone has their tricks
on how to deal with failure
and restore confidence.
(Forbes has a great list of 12 ways)
My favorite method
is to complete a simple yet significant task
that I know I can excel at.
For example:
I have a travel blog
where I load photos and short travel tips.
I know that the more photos/tips I load,
the more traffic/revenue I earn
and the more value I give back
to other travelers.
Since the tips are basic and the work easy,
after a failure,
I’ll spend a couple hours
loading posts.
I accomplish something
and my confidence is restored.
A friend of mine paints a room
in her house
to restore her confidence.
The fresh color on her walls
is visual proof
that she is not a failure
in, at least, this task.
Make a list of methods
to restore your confidence.
Without confidence and optimism,
innovating is challenging.