I have a confession to make.

I want to write a book. 
A professional book. 
I think I have a lot to say. 
I think others could benefit from my experience.
After all, I have been an educator for over 30 years.

But, what could I possibly say that hasn’t been said before?
What new knowledge could I add to the table?
Who would even bother to read what I have to say?

These are questions borne of fear.
Fear of not being good enough.
Fear of not being able to complete such a daunting project. 
(At least, that’s what it feels like to me right now.)
Fear that I won’t make time.
Fear that I’ll run out of time.

But, over the last couple of days, I’ve gotten some encouraging words of support from the Innovative Teaching Academy – 
#ITA17 Facebook group. 

• You can do it!
• Write for yourself.

But the message that is propelling me forward is this one: 

• It doesn’t matter how many times something has been said…each time someone else says it, new people hear it…and that’s where you make the difference. (paraphrased from George Couros)