Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the new MartyrMade Substack. I’ve been out of town since last Thursday, but a new subscribers-only podcast will be out this week. (1/x) martyrmade.substack.com
It’s very hard for me to promote the podcast, and I’ve relied almost entirely on word-of-mouth. Strange as it seems for someone with a podcast, I’m painfully, awkwardly shy and have trouble seeing value in anything I do. (2/x)
I spent the weekend w/very interesting & accomplished people who often approached to say they were big fans of the podcast. I invariably blushed and deflected every compliment, way past the point where it became a bit embarrassing. It’s just hard to believe or accept. (3/x)
When Jocko first asked me to quit my job and come work w/him, I initially turned him down. Who does that? Answer: Someone w/inborn feelings of inadequacy & worthlessness. Growing up in a poor & unstable environment made the decision all the more terrifying. (4/x)
The familiar voices return: “Something will go wrong. They’ll find out you’re not as smart as they think you are. You’re quitting a good job when people out there are struggling, and you will deserve it when your hubris is punished.” Do I have advice on how to silence them? No.
But it turns out that you don’t have to wait for voices of doubt & condemnation to to go away. You can just create things anyway. And if you put in the work, are compassionate toward your subject, and above all, are honest, you’ll find friends among the 7 billion people on earth.
All this is to say, I’m overwhelmed by your support. Incredibly grateful. I won’t ever take it for granted, and I’ll do everything I can to make it up to you. <3
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