I have wanted to start my site, JessePaine.com, for some time now, but I have always found a reason standing in the way–I didn’t have the domain, I didn’t have a honed-in area to focus on, I had other projects.
But yesterday, I had a conversation with my wife, who challenged me. Now, this should not be a surprise to those of you who know my wife, but what was surprising was that I took it and ran with it.
Her challenge? Just do something. Tomorrow. Gauntlet laid down.
So here is my response to her challenge: Accepted. #BoomDone.
My problem is that I am a dreamer, not a doer. But I want to be a man of action–who takes what is in front of me, what God has put on my heart, and what I do well–and encourage you with it. Challenge you as I have been challenged. Push you as I need pushing. Living life together. Messily–if that is a word.
I warn you, I like to plan and I like things to be done right. This thing may come together right or be neat and tidy. Or focused. Or grammatically correct. But it is me putting me out there for your benefit. For your encouragement.
If you are willing to come with me, I am ready to stop dangling my feet over the ledge and take the jump into the water. I have heard it is nice. I may be shivering in the end, but I want to see for myself.
Ready, set, JUMP!