10/09/2026
One thing about putting yourself out there: it comes with outside opinions, criticism, and feedback.
If the fear of what someone might say is keeping you from doing what you want to do, you might as well do it. People are going to have opinions whether you do the thing or not.
Personally, I’d rather try something and get it wrong than never try at all. I don’t want to look back on my life wishing I’d had the courage to put myself out there.
I had the opportunity to stand on a TEDx stage—an opportunity I know not everyone gets. And yes, some of the feedback I received wasn’t my favorite. I can acknowledge that, learn from it, and still be proud that I stepped onto that stage.
Whether someone thought my talk was great doesn’t determine what that experience means to me. I had something to say, and I had the courage to say it.
I’m proud of that. And I’m going to keep putting myself out there.