Here’s a check in by Jude and me from our local grocer. I wanted to shoot a video by myself in a public place with lots people around. I am uncomfortable doing this. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be.
I happened to go at probably the busiest time of the week and the store was packed! I found myself wandering the store for longer than I’d like to admit looking for an area without tons of people.
This video is part of the I Don’t Care Project.
The I Don’t Care Project = 1 “Uncomfortable Situation” Every Week.
We’ve realized how much what we do, say, and the decisions we make are influenced by what others may think.
The I Don’t Care Project is our way of counteracting that. We intentionally put ourselves in“uncomfortable situations” in hopes of overcoming this fear. These “uncomfortable situations” may include things like doing something other than what is normal and expected or voicing our opinions and beliefs more often.
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Jude is absolutely adorable! It’s great that he’s so friendly and social – my oldest son was like that – smiling at everyone and that in turn drew people to him as well. That’s how it works though – even the Bible says to show yourself friendly if you want to have friends!
Thanks, Ann. I’m amazing how much of a difference being friendly and smiling makes. I’m reading “How to Win Friends and Influence People” right now by Dale Carnegie and he talks a lot about that.
I’m curious. Does your son have a more outgoing, social personality?
Wow, Jude is precious… He was really into what you’re doing and looking into that camera… Too cute! 🙂 But congrats fulfilling IDC#14 from the Super Market!
Yeah, Rob. I think he was waiting for the flash. He’s so used to us taking pictures of him, he’s used to it. Wasn’t smiling here, though. 🙂
Wait, so was the project “going to the grocery store with your son”?
Dave,
You know, I didn’t make that very clear. Thanks! The challenge was to do a video in a public place with lots of people around. I had to hold the video camera out and talk while with people next to me shopping for their food.
That’s so funny! One person’s IDC challenge would be another’s (my) idea of a good time! 🙂
So true, isn’t it, Dave? I’m wondering, what would be an IDC challenge for you?
For some reason, I’m thinking you’re not as affected by what others may think…
Michael,
Jude is so cute. Good for you on doing things with which you aren’t comfortable.
Have a Victorious Day!
Marianne Clements
Victory Christian Coaching
Hey thanks, Marianne. Yep, trying to lessen how much we’re influenced by what others may think.
Jude looked like he was having a great time with his dad. Those moments are so priceless. Keep it up!
Jude looked like he was having a great time with his dad. Those moments are so priceless. Keep it up!
Stephen,
I think he was having fun. Although, his stare was in full force during the video. 😉
Good for you. Again, I am inspired!
Hey thanks, Char. I’m still waiting for your IDC. 😉 (if you want)
And Jude is adorable!!!
I love this, Michael! You and Claudia have put together such a fun blog! Glad you found me on twitter– although it’s mostly my running blog world, so I’m not too exciting on there. I haven’t really announced that blog to my personal sphere of friends, but people are slowly finding it anyway! 🙂 It’s just been a fun way to connect with other runners.
Thanks, Laura! It looks like you’re doing some really neat things over there. I’m considering running a 10 miler in a few months and you gave me added inspiration!
Interesting IDC project. If it’s hard for you, then it’s worth doing! Jude is cute. Love how he was really mesmorized by the camera, and then going back and forth between you and it.
Jason, I know! I went into it thinking that it was going to be a no biggie, but the longer I spent in there, the more I second guessed myself. I think it was worse because it was just me and Jude. When Claudia and I are together, we can spur each other on.
Glad you’re knocking your IDC list out! In today’s tech savvy world, people seem to be doing more of this in public and it’s getting to be “normal”. As such, it still draws alot of attention to you because they are probably thinking “Is that going to be on Youtube or the news or some investigating report?
Jude is a cutie. Who do people say he “looks like”? When my daughter was much younger, my family said my daughter looked like me, my wife’s family says she looked like her…it gets kinda comical after a while. I say if Jude had a beard, he’d definitely look like you, Michael! 🙂
Thanks for the input, Michael. You’re right, it is less of an oddity now. Telling myself that didn’t seem to help though. 🙂
We get both of us for who Jude looks like, but probably mostly Claudia. It sounds like your families were a little biased, but that’s OK. 🙂
Thanks for giving me hope to continue to build our list. You look like this project is working well for you. Gear video. Blessings, @missioncoach