Sometimes the way you envision things in your mind isn't quite the way they pan out in real life. It can be difficult to accept when things don't turn out the way you expected them to. But this only really happens when reality fails your expectations. On the flipside when you're expectations are surpassed you're … Continue reading Failed expectations
Category: Ideas
Complaint without action
Complaints can be categorised into 2 groups, things you can change and things you can't change. If you are able to sort the issue that feel the need to complain about, it's probably not worth the effort to complain. Instead take action, do something about it. Lets say that you're cold. You could fix this … Continue reading Complaint without action
Let them get it wrong
When teaching someone how to do something, you have to let them get it wrong. It may be easier to jump in just before the mistake, error or failure occurs and rectify things. But this brings little benefit in the long run. In the short run, the person may feel supported which is a good … Continue reading Let them get it wrong
Rational decision makers
When I first heard the term 'sunk costs' I had no idea what it meant. However, I heard it from Seth Godin so I payed attention and came to find that it referred to money that had already been spent (which you can't get back) that should not be considered in future decision making. This … Continue reading Rational decision makers
Start showing up
It's important to show up for the things that you care about and for the things that matter. It doesn't need to be for praise and attention, simply do it for yourself. This can be applied to so many things. Maybe you're passionate about the environment, you might even have lots of good ideas or … Continue reading Start showing up
Putting yourself out there
You refuse to put yourself out there because you're afraid of being rejected. Meanwhile, you're also not allowing people to accept the real you. Rejection is a part of life, you're not for everyone it's okay, it's nothing to be afraid of. Don't get so caught up in the people that don't want you, they're … Continue reading Putting yourself out there
In search of community
I think a key part of being creative is doing it as part of a community. Community is really important. You don't need to be working on a joint project you can simply work on your individual projects together. Being part of a community can help keep you motivated and accountable, give you people to … Continue reading In search of community
An unanticipated shift
Sometimes your life may take an unanticipated shift. The easiest thing to do is resist but this only ever makes things worse. It might seem strange to be told that accepting something that is difficult, challenging or unwanted will be better than trying to avoid it but it's true. This shift could be related to … Continue reading An unanticipated shift
Being a beginner
The idea of being a beginner may be enough to put you off starting something new especially if you use social media. These days everyone is an expert at something and if that something is the thing you want to try out you might end up feeling like there isn't room for someone new. However, … Continue reading Being a beginner
Good enough for right now
Not everything will be perfect and not everything needs to be. Sometimes all you need to do is focus on making something that is good enough for right now. Maybe, you can make it better later or maybe good enough is all that it needs to be. If that's the case, any time spent making … Continue reading Good enough for right now
The Daily Gemm 