Why your fear of looking stupid is holding you back.
Here is that sign you needed to start building your personal brand online. Who cares about what the haters think? If it is something that you genuinely enjoy, then do it.
Jan 27, 2024. 01:16am.
Yo, it’s late, lol. But I was thinking long and hard (that’s what she said) about what I was going to write my first blog post about and this topic came to me suddenly so I decided to follow my own advice and write this thing. Anyways here we go.
“Your fear of looking stupid is holding you back.”
I’ve heard this phrase a lot lately. It’s not the first time I’ve heard it but it is definitely the first time I’ve genuinely listened and thought about it for a while. Honestly, I think the first time I remember seeing it was on Mai Pham’s instagram and on those super cool hoodies she came out with. (subtle plug but they're also always sold out and I can never get one -sad face-)
“Your Fear of Looking Stupid is Holding You Back” Hoodie from ShopAlchemai.com (I love Mai Pham btw she’s literally so cool.)
I’ve pushed back on a lot of ideas and passions of mine just because I was so worried about what other people would think of me. I have spent a good majority of my life so far wondering what others may think about my posts on Instagram or YouTube to the point where I would spent hours filming or editing a piece of content just to never post it.
dis me in France eating pasta from a cheese wheel ig @samvilano
“Why do I always care so much about what others think of what I’m doing?”
I can guarantee you, I do not care or judge anyone else that I see trying to pursue a career or hobby online or building a personal brand. If anything, I see their posts and think “Damn, that is so cool. I wish I could do that too.” I have invested so much of my time and money into this desire to create content online, to become a story teller, and to share my love for products and things with others. I bought this laptop that I’m using currently, a fancy vlog camera, tripod, etc. years ago. I have footage from “vlogs” I attempted to make from years back that I never got around to editing or posting.
Why? All because I had this fear of looking stupid. But you know what? Effff all the haters. I’m tired of wasting so much time thinking about the opinions of people who do not matter. I want to share my content and I want to build a community on the internet. I made a blog and I’m doing just that. So if you were looking for a sign to rip off that bandaid, here it is. Post that “Get Ready with Me”. Post your daily workout routine. Post your reasons why you hate “xyz” (these are actually very entertaining lol).
As much as you think “nobody cares” or “my life isn’t interesting enough”, I’m in that boat with you, lol. BUT~ We’re still rowing, baby. And you’re not alone because there’s millions of other online creators rowing in their little boats in this big ocean too. I have no idea where I was going with that.
Anyways, that’s my rant for the day and also my first official blog post on The Vilano Social. I hope you have a great and wonderful day.
<3 Sam
