Ever been worried to do something because you don't want to make a fool of yourself? Ever thought you weren't good enough for the job you were given?

Just do it.


Last week I had to do a project for class. Had to conduct an interview, then assemble it for a news package (a 1-2 minute segment). Now, I've never done an interview, and I've always been shy, and I've never been good at believing my work is any good. But it was for class, so I arranged the interview (after having a stare-down with my phone before the finally calling), then conducted the interview (shaking like a lost puppy while giving it), then shot cut-ins (also shaky because I was still shaking). I got home, looked at the footage, and realized I only had about 45 seconds of useable footage (out of 15 minutes filmed) and even using that would be like putting together a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle after it was hit with a flamethrower.

But I did it. I spent all night finding those couple parts I could use, then recorded a voice over to fill in the intro I forgot to film. But its now almost 8am, and I just exported it. Done. And looking better than I expected. I'm proud to say I think its even on-air worthy.

The point is. If you think you can't talk to people. If you think you arn't skilled enough. Even if you don't know what you're doing...just try. Just do it. You'll never get better till you push yourself.