Issue #26: Give Yourself Permission to Suck

You can’t be good at something if you’re not willing to suck at it first.

No one ever started by being an expert. It is only with practice that you can learn the ins and outs of your craft. You’ll never master it entirely, you will never achieve perfection, but you will get better with time.

Just remember, when you start, you will suck. Embrace it, and don’t forget that this is only temporary if you’re willing to practice and learn.

The Gentle Art of Trying Something & Sucking at It

Everything sucks when you first start. And then it becomes better, once you get decent at it.

Permission to Suck

If you find a way to be okay with sucking for a short time, you’ll have a whole lifetime to enjoy not sucking at that thing.

You Will Suck at Most Things in the Beginning. And Guess What, That’s Okay.

You’ll suck at most things in the beginning. It takes time, persistence, and patience to create your most amazing work. Keep on trying.

Here's Why You Absolutely Must Do Things You're Really Bad At

When was the last time you did something, and put your whole heart into it, even though you knew you would suck? If the answer is “never” or “not in a very, very long time,” now is the time to try it again.

Until Next Week

Now, what are you going to suck at next?
Zoran Jambor