Do you allow fear to stop you from trying new things?
“What would you do if you knew you could not fail?”
~ Robert H. Schuller
Browsing through YouTube, I came across this video from Peter in England. While YouTube is full of diversity, this was something I hadn’t seen before, a 79 year old YouTuber. I’ve watched just a handful of his 65 videos (I’ve posted one below), yet I think it’s inspiring to see someone jump into new media in this way.
Unlike Peter, many people get set in their ways and don’t keep learning and growing much after a certain point. Still others limit their potential with their mindset or perceived inadequacies (”I don’t know how to make a video.” or “No one would want to hear what I have to say.”) But if we stop growing we’re dying and if we say we can’t then we won’t even try.
So, my hat’s off to Peter, for jumping into vlogging (video blogging) rather than continuing to simply view other’s videos. He has something to say and he’s saying it. Like Peter, I’m sure you have something to say. . .or do. . .or be, so get out there and get saying, doing, or being it. Step through your fears. See where it leads you.
“There are powers inside of you which, if you could discover and use, would make of you everything you ever dream or imagined you could become.”
~ Orson Swett Marden
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Overcoming One Fear to Discover Another
All this technology stuff can be overwhelming at times, even if you’re fairly versed in computers and the Internet. For those less familiar, I imagine it can be quite intimidating.
Indeed, Peter the 79-year-old YouTuber is an anomaly who overcame any fear of online technology. It’s interesting, the above video reveals that he now has a new fear: fame. The Internet is interesting in that regard. If a product, event, or person gets noticed, it just takes a few keystrokes to begin the buzz.
I hope Peter will overcome his fear of public attention, given he’s already inspired many.
Comment by J. Keeling — March 15, 2007 @ 3:48 pm
Great observations J. I hadn’t actually thought about the “fear” connection because I interpreted Peter’s aversion to attention as a clear want rather than a fear driven objective. Nonetheless, I think that fear — in the long term — isn’t the best fuel for creativity and — in the short term — simply isn’t fun or healthy. Peace.
Comment by Shonnie — March 19, 2007 @ 4:58 pm