i stole this from my nashville-book-publisher-ceo-friend mr. michael hyatt, who asked this question via twitter yesterday:
What would you do if you were brave?
i’m still working on my response.
what would you do?
i stole this from my nashville-book-publisher-ceo-friend mr. michael hyatt, who asked this question via twitter yesterday:
i’m still working on my response.
what would you do?
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41 responses to “question for you”
If i were braver i’d share what i believe a lot more often.
If i were braver i’d have some of the conversations i keep rehearsing in my head
And on a less serious note if i were braver i’d probably get my nose pierced.
Hmmmm…..I’m not sure. I have dreams but I’m not sure it’s a lack of bravery stopping me, more like I’m in the process of figuring out how to make them come true!
There is one thing – I would write more about women’s issues. I shy away from that because it always causes a ruckus!
Arrrrgh I’m already doing it!! Upping and leaving the place I’ve lived these last 4 years to go start a hugely uncertain career as a Sound Eng. No money for months, no church to go to…I don’t know if I’m being brave or stupid!!
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I posted a question today too. They go nicely together, I think. What would I do if I were braver? I would probably do more karaoke, sleep without a night light, and rappel in a cave (with a night light).
There is no if. I already am.
Some things I am already brave at, but now I sound like I am tooting my own horn. Now there are other things I am not so brave at, like I still struggle with sharing my love of God with everyone. I am not sure what I am actually scared about when it comes to this, maybe it’s a fear of the unknown. I’m sure there are tons of Christians who are thinking the same thing, but may not want to share that. Pray for me that I may actually reach out to everyone, without the fear of being rejected or physically hurt. I would love to do a mission trip some day. That is my goal right now, that i am trying to set for myself. Who knows. Maybe the door of opportunity will arrive soon.
go to africa
Ok, a completely unspiritual answer here, but it was the first thing that popped into my mind. If I was brave I would punch a snake right in the nose! Random, I know…
I’d stop worrying so much about what others think of me.. which is just as much selfishness as it is cowardice. Clinging to Christ… and He will be my courage.
I think I would be more open, share more. Its not necessarily that I don’t consider myself brave though. Its more like I lack confidence in the response of other individuals.
If I were brave I would tell him that I love him… or maybe that I like him a WHOLE LOT! :o)
I would quit my cushy job, take out extraordinary loans, and go back to school to do something that I love.
i would have applied for the seth godin internship.
Sing on stage like I feel in my heart, not like I’m afraid.
Cameron, I love your answer!!!!!!!!!
Sell everything and give it to the poor.
i think that i’d go into a dangerous part of the world – like a country with militant muslim leadership – and start preaching.
If I were braver, I would believe God for who He says He is
If I were braver, I would love more
stop delaying and start a non-profit that I want to do.
If I were braver I’d adopt internationally again (it was difficult) AND I’d learn to drive our car here in London.
Ball up and ask the girl of my dreams out. . . wait. . . maybe that’s the answer to “What would you do if you had some time to spare?”
If I were brave, I’d share the whole real me with others. (and maybe join Cameron in that punch, too — or not)
Quit my job and move to a city that i want to live in, get a job and help my husband start his non profit ministry.
try for a subsequent pregnancy- my first was stillborn at 39 weeks
Talk back to my MIL when she asks my 15 yr old stupid questions like “You’re not pregnant, are you?”
It’s the talk back part that I can’t yet seem to do…I fear my Dad’s hand would find it’s way from East Tennessee to Texas!
Go on the hunt for a song publishing company in Nashville.
challenge people more.
Quit my job, move all my crap back to my parents’ house, and move to Africa til God told me to come home.
In the spiritual sense: If I were brave I would truly WANT to UNDERSTAND the Greatness of God and LIVE to LIVE all that UNDERSTANDING
In the human sense: If I were brave I would use less words to justify my decision making & live with the questions, instead of feeling the need to answer them
In the physical sense: If I were brave I would become a singer (like I act behind closed doors)
In the mental sense: If I were brave I would question myself less
In the emotional sense: If I were brave I would love easier
I would sell my house, quit my job, and my daughter and I would move to Myanmar to help spread the gospel.
Maybe one day…
I would comment more on your blog.
And, I would apologize more… really, for everything.
I’d write that book I keep talking about but I’m afraid no one would read it.
I’d share my ideas with people who can help me turn them into action, but I’m afraid it will actually happen.
I’d adopt a child, but I’m afraid since I’d be a single mom it would be too hard.
I’d ask God what he REALLY wants me to be doing, but I’m afraid I would have to actually DO it.
1) show people the rescue of Jesus
2) start a conversation
3) learn to enjoy Christ
4) start a video production house
5) film 3 new mini-docs
6) write a book
7) record another album
8) lead a creative team
9) learn to learn
10) write a blog post every day for the next year.
If I were braver, hmmmm. I guess I feel brave. I’ve worked really hard the past two, three years to overcome some demons (figuratively speaking) and I’m just realizing the freedom in it. For the first time in a while I feel peaceful. And the bravery comes into play when I can say, “And who knows how long this feeling will last?” and not get scared.
If I were brave I’d tell my closest friends and leaders what I’ll only dare to confess to Jesus..
If I were brave I’d send in that book proposal and I’d learn to swim…
Tell him I love him!
I’m still working on my response too. Great question though!
…step out of my comfort and be truly separate from the world.
I would ask the question…
Join the military.