Comments on: I’m Happy You Are Nervous

By: Udi

Udi — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:52:49 +0000

Reminds me of a similar incident. A few years ago, way before I ever did affiliate marketing, I led a team of software developers. One of my developers was really quite poor. The odd thing is that during the year she worked with us, she *kept getting worse*.

It’s not because she became dumber, or her skills became obsolete. She became complacent, very secure in her position. I hinted to her that no one is safe, a colleague did, and my boss did. But still she was visibly turning into a useless employee. Eventually my boss let her go – which came as a complete surprise to her.

So your answer is justified. In fact, every employee should feel so. Not to the point where it’s debilitating, but never take a workplace for granted. The same is true for employers, by the way – never treat employees as if they can’t find another job.

Sorry for the long response. This could be a post by itself

By: Heather in BC

Heather in BC — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:38:43 +0000

Being a little nervous keeps us all on our toes. I’m looking forward to your new project Ted – I hope that little porker flies

By: Stephanie Lichtenstein

Stephanie Lichtenstein — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:43:38 +0000

I’m nervous and excited at the same time about my new venture. It’s definitely not the “safe” route but it’s the right one for me!

- New York

By: georgebassen (George Bassen)

georgebassen (George Bassen) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:48:54 +0000

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I’m Happy You Are Nervous [link to post] (via @tedmurphy) I love this! Totally needed to read this today!

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By: dsg (Daniel Goodwin)

dsg (Daniel Goodwin) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:04:56 +0000

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By: BenSpark

BenSpark — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:57:23 +0000

That is an excellent point. I don’t think I’ve been nervous about anything I’ve been doing in my job lately, or ever really, because I am not engaged in it. I’m here for a paycheck because the family needs to be supported.

Outside of day job my projects are what makes me nervous and that feels good.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:35:53 +0000

Love it! I know this is a weird thing to admit: being nervous, however, I agree… It’s a great thing!

Not the best man to quote but this fits:
I always feel pressure. If you don’t feel nervous, that means you don’t care about how you play. I care about how I perform. I’ve always said the day I’m not nervous playing is the day I quit.
- Tiger Woods