Fear of Being Wrong

My wife recently gifted me a book by Rick Rubin where I found this line:

If a creator is so afraid of judgement that they’re unable to move forward, it might be that the desire to share the work isn’t as strong as the desire to protect themselves. Perhaps art isn’t their role.

I related this to my job as a software engineer, where you make decisions, pitch ideas, and persuade others. It’s not easy, so you might fear being wrong.

But here is the truth: being wrong is part of the process and it’s inevitable.

Share your work, even if it’s not perfect — you can refine it in the next iteration. Ask questions, even if they feel naive. Make decisions, even if you’re not 100% sure — it’s better than waiting for someone else to choose.

Don’t let fear of being wrong stop you.