You gotta start somewhere
I recently heard an interview with the band Los Bitchos.
Early in their journey, they got an incredible opportunity to open for one of their favourite bands. Even though they only had a few songs in their repertoire and could barely play their instruments, they did not hesitate. They said yes.
When the time came for the gig, their nerves were understandably high. One of their songs featured a particularly difficult chord change, and when they finally nailed it during the performance, the wave of relief and joy was so immense that they spontaneously hugged each other right there on stage.
During the interview, they laughed fondly about this memory and then shared a simple yet powerful piece of wisdom:
“You gotta start somewhere.”
And is that not the truth of it all. Everyone begins their journey at some point. No one is born an expert, fully formed and ready to conquer the world.
Just like in the inspiring case of Los Bitchos, simply starting is not the only crucial step. We also need to be willing to share our skills and creations with the world, regardless of how unfinished or inadequate our self critical inner voice might tell us they are.
Start, share, fail, learn, continue. This is the dynamic process that propels us forward, transforming us from beginners to seasoned individuals. And those so called “failures” along the way are not setbacks, but valuable opportunities for learning and growth.
Embrace the beginning, share your efforts, learn from any stumbles, and keep on rocking.