I give myself
a challenge
with every story
I write.
The challenge
is usually doable
BUT
I usually don’t have
all the skills
to complete that challenge
when I commit to it.
That’s the entire point.
I push myself
to acquire the skills,
to meet the challenge,
and I improve
as a writer
with each story written.
I make the leap
and THEN I learn
the skill.
If you wait
until you have the skill,
if you wait
until you’re certain
it’s going to work,
it’s very unlikely
you’ll ever take that leap.
But once you commit,
once you confirm
that the book is due,
that the guests are coming
in an hour,
that Medium readers are waiting
— suddenly, you’ll find
the skill you need.
Not to do it perfectly,
but to do it better.
Because better
is all we can hope for.”
Consider
challenging yourself
to try something slightly different.
THEN obtain the skills
to meet that challenge.