Putting Theory Into Practice

I’m happy to say that since my last post about not wasting time, my productivity has really heated up. Maybe it’s because it’s an unseasonably warm 51 degrees in Michigan today, and hope springs eternal. Maybe it’s because I’ve upped my coffee intake. But most likely, it’s because I’m finally learning to get my ducks in a row, my poop in a group, my rear in gear, or whatever other cliche, silly saying you can come up with.

All of that lead up to my next hurdle. After becoming more productive while actively searching for, and starting to get nibbles back on jobs, I realized I still haven’t actually GOTTEN a job yet. It’s all been theory. Aside from practicing on my own site, that is.

Suffice to say, when I did get a response inquiring about my services, I got nervous. This gentleman’s website, when I checked it out, was in the same field as little ol’ unexperienced me. That made me want to decline the job offer immediately, or even just ignore it. I was nervous that if I responded, he would be able to see right through me. Thankfully though, my brain slapped me in the face.

I immediately re-read everything I could on the subject, and crafted the best, smartest sounding email I possibly could without lying to the potential client. I didn’t blab about how I’ve never actually done what he was looking for before, I just explained how I WOULD do it. And do it well.

After I re-read what I wrote, and finally hit send, I maybe peed a little. At least that’s the feeling of uncertainty and fear I had.

In the end, I realized that I can be the most well read on a subject in the world. But it doesn’t do anything for me until I use it. It won’t pay my bills, it won’t put gas in my tank. You can have a great theory about how to train for a marathon, but theory won’t cross the finish line. You actually training and running will. Having a best selling-book idea in your head won’t make it a best selling book. Sit around and theorize about how to climb a mountain… but then ACTUALLY climb the mountain!

Time will tell if this is my chance to put my theory into practice, and I will clear this next hurdle in my path to success. If it isn’t, at least I took a step. Showing I’m ready and willing to turn my theory into practice.

Is it a little nerve wracking? Yes, it is.

Am I ready for it? Yes, I am.

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