Episode 50: The Art of Practice

We are celebrating our 50th podcast in this episode. We talk about my favorite quote as it relates to pulling ourselves together to start something – and then sticking with it. Your first podcast will be awful.Your first video will be awful.Your first article will be awful.Your first art will be awful.Your first photo will be awful.But you can't make your 50th without making your first.So get it over with, and make it. Vicki calls it the pancake quote - the first one out of the pan is never the best. For me, it is all about celebrating the art of practice. An ode to the process of becoming. I wouldn’t say that every part has been awful. But there have been many things that have felt awkward. Working up the courage to ask strangers to be guests. Listening to our own voices. Finding our way to the heart of the matter. So Vicki and I talk about the discoveries. Like the realization that at this age we aren’t coming at this from nothing – we get a boost by bringing our professional and personal knowledge to a new practice. And the three things we learned: Be prepared and organized – approaching a topic with a discussion points and a list of linked resources helps create a solid foundation for a good conversation. People say “yes” – we have been so lucky that our esteemed guests have said “yes” to us. And as a bonus, they have also seemed to have fun doing podcasts with us. Authenticity and respect will make up for lack of experience in many ways One of the most wonderful parts of this journey has been our generous listeners. Thank you so much for coming along with us on this exploration. We are so grateful for your time and comments. This is a great episode for anyone who is surfing the waves of learning something new. Come along with us and celebrate that practice might not make perfect (speaking for ourselves), but it can be so rewarding as we keep growing. I know you’ll love it. Episode 50 show notes Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith