Your Baby is Ugly

If someone were to tell you that, I’m guessing you would probably reach into their chest, pull out their heart and crush it in your bare hand mere inches from their face as they collapse on the floor in front of you.

Or at least something maybe not as dramatic but with a similar outcome.

You certainly wouldn’t believe them, would you?

You wouldn't love your baby any less, would you?

You wouldn't give up on your baby, would you?

“Now that you mention it, yeah I guess he is pretty stupid looking. And he smells funny. And why does he always have that dumb look on his face?”

Probably not.

So, how come when you tell someone about that big idea of yours and they try and talk you out of it, you listen?

“It’s impossible to make the New York Times Bestseller list. You really have to know someone.”

“It’s impossible to make a living as an artist. You should have something to fall back on.”

“It’s impossible to quit your job and start a business doing something you love. Having a job is much safer.”

So, what happens?

You stop sharing your dream. You bury it inside and quietly go about your business. Secretly hoping it’s going to come to fruition until enough time has passed that you say those three dreaded words to yourself.

“Maybe they’re right.”

And that’s it.

You’re done.

The moment you even consider the fact that your baby is ugly, it's over.

Is that really what you want?

If not, then it's time to dust off that big idea of yours and start sharing it.

Get it out of your head and into the world.

Starting right here.

Where it's safe to share big ideas.

This is fertile ground. Let us all help you. Support you. Hold you accountable. Cheer you on. Stand you up.

Brainstorm with you. Coach you. Connect you with someone you are looking for. Run alongside you. Watch your back.

And overpower all of those people telling you that your baby is ugly.

So, are you in?

If so, share your big idea in the comments below and let the rest of us know how we can support you!