You want to take up an activity, but you are scared to your bones, afraid to fail. Failure is a good way to learn and move on. Those who come out victorious have failed at some points in their lives.
The society has a way of putting labels on everything, try not to get caught in the bubble. Rather focus within yourself to understand what you are aiming at and go for it. It might seem insurmountable at the time; baby steps are a way forward. Read more, ask serious questions, talk to people in the field who have experience in what you are aiming to dive into.
An open mind is always ready to learn. Change is the only constant, learn to adapt. Your processes today may not work in the next five years. Ask yourself these questions, what business playbook (strategy) are you implementing? how agile is your team? Are you open to collaboration? Are you ready to expand?
The team that wins are usually those that disrupt, go against the norms, think outside the box to achieve their set goals. No one said it will be easy.
Live, don’t just exist, do great things by thinking outside the box.