What if you're more ready than you think?

2 years ago I had the idea to create a podcast, but fear got in my way.

I knew I wanted to do it. I got the excited, nervous butterflies when I thought about it.

I KNEW it was a next step for me.

I just didn’t know how to go about it.  

And I had A LOT of fears:

What if I’m not ready?

What if no one listens?

What if I suck?

What if, what if, what if……

I delayed creating my podcast for over two years. 

I think that I thought one day I would wake up and finally feel ready.

I seriously think I imagined there would be this magical moment where all the fear disappeared and confidence showed up, tapped me on the shoulder, and said, "Okay, Erin. You're good now. Go for it.”

Spoiler alert…

That day never came. 

Instead, I got to the point where I couldn’t ignore the voice inside me that was saying, “DO IT.”

And so....I did it.

I figured it out.

And guess what? 

Confidence showed up in a much sneakier way.

It arrived after I took the scary step.

Are you wrestling with this right now? 

Is there a scary step you want to take, but fear is holding you back?

I see this all the time with singers.

They tell me they're waiting until they're more confident before they audition, join a choir, post a video, or join the class.

And I completely understand. Obviously I do! 

Putting your voice out into the world feels vulnerable because, well... it is vulnerable.

Your voice isn't separate from you. It feels personal. Like you're sharing a piece of your heart.

Of course fear comes along for the ride.

Here’s what I learned from my singing journey as well as the most recent one with podcasting….

Confidence isn't what gets you started.

It's what grows because you started.

Think about learning to ride a bike.

Nobody waits until they feel completely confident before taking off the training wheels.

You wobble.

You feel awkward.

You might even fall over a few times.

And every time you get back on, your brain collects another piece of evidence:

"I survived it.”

That's where confidence comes from.

Not from thinking.

From doing. 

I also think we put way too much pressure on ourselves to make some giant leap.

We assume the next step has to be enormous.

BROADWAY!!!

But what if your next step was much gentler than that?

Maybe it's singing for your spouse.

Maybe it's joining a choir.

Maybe it's taking a voice lesson.

Maybe it's coming to Monday Night Singing and simply being in a virtual room full of people who understand exactly how you're feeling.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do isn't a huge leap.

It's one tiny step.

One loving step.

One step that says, "I'm willing to see what happens.”

That's how dreams are built!

Not with one giant moment.

With hundreds of tiny moments that quietly change who we become.

If you've been feeling that quiet nudge lately….that sense that you're ready to do a little more with your voice, even though you're scared….I recorded this week's podcast just for you.

We talk about how to work with the fear instead of waiting for it to disappear, how to figure out what your next step actually is, the deeper goal you should be motivated by, and I walk you through a visualization I think you're going to love!

You can listen HERE.

One last thought…

Your future self isn't waiting for you to become fearless.

She's simply hoping you'll take the next tiny brave step.

And I have a feeling she'll be incredibly grateful that you did!!