Just Try It

You do not have because you do not ask. I am often afraid to try things because I’m afraid of what others will think or how it will be received. That fear sucks! It is what has kept me from doing so many things in life.

I had been wanting one of those adjustable desks where you can stand or sit to work, but those things are expensive. Finally, I saw an opportunity when I found one not being used in the office. It had been sitting unused for like six months. When I asked about it they said take it.

Immediately after I set it up five people told me they wanted one, but months went by and nobody asked to use it.

Is there something you have been wanting to try but are afraid to ask about? Ask, try it, take the risk. If it fails think about how to make it better, or don’t do it again. But if you never do it, you will never know if you are missing out on awesome.

– Larry Castro, KSBJ Mentoring Team