Last week, I shared the story of the first time I played ultimate Frisbee. My Frisbee skills were so pathetic that gradually my teammates stopped trying to throw it to me. But then I secretly practiced Frisbee every day for two weeks until we met up to play again. I thought that as soon as…
Category: Overcoming Shyness
“Frisbee Factor” Part One
Even when we wish someone would change, too often our perception of that person can actually be part of what prevents them from changing. A couple days ago, I had a fantastic time playing ultimate Frisbee with some awesome new friends. As we played, I had a series of flashbacks to the first ultimate Frisbee…
Both Humble and Confident
Humility and confidence are both attributes that I strive to emulate. But doing both at the same time can feel like a paradox. When I try to be “humble” I come across as insecure, the opposite of confident. And when I try to be “confident” I come across as prideful, the opposite of humble. Is…
Analysis Paralysis
I never heard the phrase “analysis paralysis” until I was 19. When it was explained to me, I thought, “Wait, you mean my problem that I’ve been trying to figure out for so many years actually has a name?!” I’m an over-thinker. I’ve come to see overthinking as one of my strengths (I wouldn’t be…