Stepping Past the Fear

I feel I must confess to the world. I do not know if the things that I make are worth what I will charge. No idea. Of course as an artist, I pour my heart into every piece. I’m not even really a woodworker. I am an artist. That’s why I can sell both things on the same website. But despite my certainty over what I can do; I am uncertain as to its value to others. This problem is currently being used as an excuse for procrastination with posting my work on the site for sale. I don’t know that I am worth the money that people will spend on my efforts. Or at least I doubt my worth. Why would someone be honest and open about something like this?

Here’s the reason. One day I will be successful. I will sell furniture and art and podcasts and classes and documentaries on this site or one like it and someone will want to know; how did he do it? What did it feel like? How did he know what his work was worth. They’ll really be asking. How can I do it. And as uncertain as I am about the future I do know that the first step is knowing that you can’t know everything at the beginning but that you have to take a step in toward the goal, best as you can, like a baby learning to walk, or a kid learning to ride a bike, or like that day when before God and men you dedicate your life to one person. The beginning is always uncertain. That’s why those who strive are remembered. That’s why I’m Stepping Past the Fear. And since I did; you’re going to step past it too.

Thank you for your support on my way. I hope you find yours.