Go For It
Like most people, I am sure that you have had your fair share of events in life that you have encountered with uncertainty or intimidation. Recently my daughter began to do jujitsu. She is starting to really get it, and it is becoming more natural for her. There is a tournament in a few weeks, but she does not want to participate in it. She is afraid and uncertain, and does not want to do the tournament.
As her father, I want what is best for her. I want her to be the best that she can be. Part of that is learning through practice and experience. I know that the tournament would be a great platform and learning experience for her, even if she does not win or medal at the tournament. There are several benefits to simply trying or doing something.
You gain experience. Life provides plenty of opportunities to grow and learn through experience. It may not be easy. It may not be natural. It may be intimidating. But actually attempting something will give you an opportunity to grow through an experience.
You gain wisdom. Actually doing something has great benefit. you can learn things about yourself that you did not know before. You can learn new things about how to approach, navigate, and work through new things.
You gain courage. If you are intimidated or unsure about trying something new, doing it will bolster your courage and experiences. Once you do something, you push your limits and boundaries. That makes new things less intimidating. Once you learn to push your limits and test your fears, it becomes less scary to try other new things.
You grow. Trying new things expands your experience, knowledge, and understanding. Without trying new things, you limit yourself and your growth. As you learn to face fears and try new things, you grow your confidence. The more you do something, or the more often that you try new things, the more you become comfortable with being uncomfortable.
You can help others. One of the greatest things about personal growth is the opportunity to help others. If you learn to grow and do things that are outside of your comfort zone, you can help others do the same. Your example and encouragement can help someone else to push their limits and try things that they may be afraid to try otherwise. Your help and encouragement could be what they need to grow, learn, and experience success.
Even if you are going into something new, uncertain, or unpredictable, you can go into it knowing that on the other side, you will be better for it. Being scared is ok. Do not let that hold you back. Not having experience is ok. Do not let that keep you from trying, experience will come. Trying new things or things that are outside of your comfort zone is a great thing, and you will certainly be better for it. Go for it! You will be glad that you did!