Stop making excuses and just do it

For fear of sounding like I’m shilling for Nike, I’d like to share this video with you all.

I know I’m not really one to give advice on productivity and life lessons, but I do hope you all got a little something out of that video. I know I sure did.

A few weeks ago, a friend sent me an email with a contract offer for a great gig that I’m sure I would have really loved. Sadly, I didn’t feel like I was qualified enough, or had enough experience to take her up on the offer, so I emailed her back with a bunch of excuses why the position just wasn’t for me.

I made excuses for myself because I wasn’t ready to take on the challenge.

I’m not proud of that, and that’s why one of my goals for the new year is to stop making excuses. After all, why should I have to convince myself that I’m incapable when other people around me are recognizing my abilities? Instead of making excuses, I should be finding opportunities.

In 2008, I’m going to stop making excuses. What about you?