The Fear of Putting Our Work Out There

Sharing our creative efforts can expose us to criticism, but that's a small price to pay

If you create something but don’t share it, take small steps to get the work out there. For example, you can show it to a friend. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock

One of the most common fears of anyone who is creating something, whether it’s online content, art, or a new business or startup, is the fear of putting our work out there in the world.

It’s a fear that leads us to procrastinate, research endlessly, check social media, answer emails, buy books on the topic, listen to podcasts and watch Youtube videos, or even clean our kitchen.