The Courage to Learn New Things

Send a text In this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I explore the process of learning new skills and capabilities, both in quilting and in business. I share personal stories about taking on challenging projects—from creating a quilt from vintage blocks to building an online course business—and break down the four stages of growth: courage, commitment, capability, and confidence. This episode offers practical insights for anyone looking to expand their creative skills or transform their passion into a profession. Note: Some links below are affiliate links, which means that if you use them to purchase the product, I'll earn a small commission at no extra charge to you!  Key Points My experience with the "Ava" quilt challenge and how it prepared me for bigger challenges The Four C's Formula by Dan Sullivan: Courage, Commitment, Capability, and Confidence The importance of giving yourself permission to be a beginner and take time to learn Why celebrating small gains and progress is essential for growth Resources Mentioned The Four C's Formula by Dan Sullivan: Link to booklet The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Susan's Free Motion Quilting Masterclass, an on-demand comprehensive course for mastering freehand quilting skills and design decisions. Learn more at stitchedbysusaon.com/learn. Questions for Reflection What vision are you holding that's bigger than your current skills? What would taking the first step of courage into something new look like for you today? How can you better celebrate your small gains and progress? Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials