Finally, boldness grows in communities that normalize revision. Writers’ workshops, code reviews, and studio crits distribute attention across the work rather than the person, softening the sting of imperfection. Even publishing reflects this ethos: new editions, errata, and director’s cuts show that culture tolerates—and often celebrates—iterative refinement. Once you accept that the world, like the canvas, can absorb more experimentation than your fear predicts, the obstacle shrinks to size. Begin, trusting that forgiveness is already built into the craft. [...]
