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Fate Made Me Do It! Step 1: Deciding to Face the Fear—I asked myself, Facebook promotion had to be posted in a couple

something wrong, no physical harm would come be ineffective afterwards, even if it was absolutely
Jennifer Schmidt, EH2 “What’s the worst that could happen?” If I did of days as the meeting was imminent. It would
to anyone, but would I be embarrassed? It was perfect. I wanted it to look good but perfection
possible, but not probable. Fear loves playing wasn’t the goal. Getting the information to

the “what if,” worst-case-scenario mind game to members was a top priority.
remind me of what “could” go wrong in high-
definition detail. A huge asteroid could plummet Step 3: Press the Scary Button —I worked on my
to earth as well, but will it? Likely not. Fear gets Facebook promotion until my eyes started

its power from the unknown, possibly disastrous crossing. In the lifespan of any project, there’s
outcome that we build in our heads that rarely a time when I have to accept it’s finished and
comes true. actually share it. Often it’s a nerve-wracking and
painful process to make that decision. But endless

Step 2: Progress Over Perfection —During the PR limbo doesn’t help anyone. Once I commit to
Masters Canva seminar, Maren shared a pressing that ominous “post” button, it’s done!
memorable phrase, “progress over perfection,” It’s torturous in the moment but the feeling soon
in discussing her own journey to learn Canva. It’s transitions to relief. Then I shift my thinking to:

absolutely true! Perfection is effective at slowing “Will people like it?” and “How will they react?”
me down—but only if I let it. In this case, my Doing something new is not easy but
it’s also not impossible. With
numerous Facebook promotions

and presentations now created, it’s
astounding to realize that none of
them would exist if Maren hadn’t
said, “no.” Sometimes fate gives

me a nudge or even a hearty push
into a direction I never expected
to go. Once I get there, the fear
turns into adventure and doubt

becomes confidence that surprises
and delights my imagination. I am
grateful Maren was honest about
being overloaded. It gave me the

opportunity to explore a new path
and learn not only how to face my
fears but also conquer them.

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