It’s Always Good To Try New Things

Growing up my dad always hated the word “try”. His favorite line is “don’t say you’re going to try. Just do it”.

Personally, I have never held the same feelings toward the word try. In fact, recognizing that you’re just trying can help you lower expectations, particularly when you’re just starting out.

This can be relevant when trying out a new sport, trying to make a career advancement, or just trying something new in general.

Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Growing up I wasn’t always the best about continuing to expand past a certain point. I was the type of guy willing to try a new restaurant, but not necessarily try everything on the menu.

Over the years that has changed quite a bit. It started around the time I was 21, and it took a lot of extra focus and discipline for me to start making the transition.

Over time I realized that trying new things actually brings me quite a bit of joy in life.

Continuing To Expand

Trying something new is one thing—but continuing to grow within it is another.

As a basketball player I was heavily into shooting threes and playing defense, but I didn’t put nearly as much emphasis on being a great passer or having great court vision.

As a younger rapper I was big on freestyling but I didn’t put nearly as much time into writing and recording full songs.

As a skateboarder I was good about skating stairs and gaps but I didn’t put nearly as much commitment into improving my rail skating.

These are the sorts of things that can hold you back in the long run, and keep you from becoming great in your field of interest.

Not Trying Too Hard

As much as it’s good to try, sometimes it’s not healthy to try too hard.

This can sometimes almost work as a coping mechanism for not feeling satisfied with yourself.

Rather than just letting things flow naturally, you start forcing things.

When you get overly aggressive or try too hard, sometimes you push things away rather than bring them in.

Sometimes it may take a while before you fully get into the right groove with whatever it is you want to do.

During that period there may be some moments where you “overshoot” and others where you “undershoot”, but even these adjustments are all made under the umbrella of figuring out what works best.

Not Everything Is Worth Trying

Try things that can help you grow, but realize that not everything is worth trying.

Of course just as easy as you can come up with ideas worth pursuing, it can be just as easy to come up with ideas that won’t be worth trying.

Being able to recognize the difference is an important factor, and takes discernment as well as the ability to learn from yourself and others.

Conclusion

These things are all relevant when it comes to sports, business, relationships, and so on. If you don’t try you won’t succeed. And you don’t know what will work vs. what won’t work until you try.

Thank You For Reading

As always, I want to give a big thank you for taking the time to read. It really means a lot. I hope that you have enjoyed, and I will see you on the next article.