I read a blog post by Seth Godin this morning about the difference between “this better work” and “this might work.” Geez, that guy is insightful!
Anyway, got me thinking that for “this might work” to be most effective, ya gotta have a muse! A muse goes beyond a friends role – they not only listen to your rambling ideas, but they inspire and participate. They share enthusiasm for what you’re doing and help you think of new ways of looking at things. They give you a realistic confidence that success is possible.
And most likely, that person won’t be in your immediate circle of family and friends. They may love you, but that doesn’t mean they “get” you and what you’re trying to do. Don’t take that personally.
Before you ask yourself who your muse is, think about who you muse for. Remember, it’s a two way street! Now go muse (and amuse) and have a great day!
p.s. – I’ll leave you with Erma Bombeck’s take on dreamers:
- Dreams have only one owner at a time. That’s why dreamers are lonely.
- It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.
