I got my driver’s license last week!

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A true joy (and relief) to finally check this one off the bucket list.

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Now here’s the thing…my husband and I have one car and it’s a stick shift.

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He loves it. I am *ahem* learning to love it.

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I took driver’s lessons with an automatic and it felt like a breeze. Every time I drove his car it felt like an awkward struggle.

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Well, the truth is STARTING the car is the hardest part.

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The stalling and chugging when I was first learning was embarrassing. Of course I know I SHOULD have compassion and grace with myself, but it’s damn hard to suck at something when you have high expectations.

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This got me thinking…what other areas of life am I being way too hard on myself at the start?

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One area has been creating and launching my Lead the Course online program.

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I’ve been producing courses for 10 years, but realize teaching it is still rather new to me!
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There have been familiar moments of clunkiness and doubt, but after teaching live yesterday I remembered the euphoria and appreciation that comes with overcoming your resistance, doubts and fears… and going for it!
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Today I want to remind you to give yourself an extra dose of patience and love when starting something new.

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It takes a tremendous amount of energy, focus, and even courage especially when it’s something important to you!
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Wishing you lots of progress in new beginnings!!!

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-Gwen

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p.s. New podcast episode is live!! With the link below you can watch on YouTube or check out the Gwen Aussem podcast wherever you listen!!

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