March 1, 2024

Dear Reader,

Am I good enough?

When I first started The Mentorship Letters, I pitched my idea to a couple of friends. They asked me, "Why should anyone listen to anything that you have to say?" I didn't have a good answer. I went home feeling discouraged.

But really... Am I good enough to share my thoughts with others? What makes me so special? Why should people listen to me? After a long ride home, I still couldn't think of any reason. I felt like quitting, but that's when it struck me.

It was clear that The Mentorship Letters was something very important to me and it was worth pursuing even if it would eventually fail. Perhaps it wasn't my place to tell others why they should listen, but to share what I have to share, and allow others to decide if they want to listen or not.

Don't get me wrong. I believe there is great value in knowing (and communicating) what I can offer others. But I think at that time, it was more important for me that I knew I had to continue rather than be overwhelmed with self-doubt.

If you are building something new and experiencing self-doubt, take a few seconds to consider how important it is to you. Is it meaningful enough to pursue even if you fail in the end? And if not, do you have something better to do? (As unglamorous as it may be... sometimes that's how the journey continues...)

You don't need all the answers right now. Give yourself the time and space to figure it out.

Chris X