The First Time You Try Is Probably Going To Suck!

Have you ever tried something new and didn't nail it the first time?

Obviously the answer is going to be yes. 

Every other week Ellie reminds me of how true this is. 

She’ll try something for the first time ever, gets super frustrated with herself, and we have to stop and talk through it. 

Ellie: “Uhhhh. I can’t do it and it doesn’t even matter!” 
Me: “Girl, have you ever in the 6 years that you’ve been alive tried this before?”
Ellie: “No.”
Me: “Do you think it’s fair to yourself to get mad and disappointed with yourself then?”
Ellie: “No”

We take a deep breath and try again. Sometimes she doesn’t get it a couple more times and sometimes she does right away. 

How many times do we do this to ourselves as grown-ass business owners?

Whether it’s creating reels on Instagram, setting up your Trello boards, or trying to close your first sales call. 

We’re going to suck the first time we try. Maybe even the second or third time. But, eventually we’ll get it - at least enough to figure out if we need to hire if out or not.

Let’s remember to be patient with ourselves, know we’re going to stumble, and speak kindly when we try new things!

• Amanda