the first time i rode a bike i fell.
the first time i roller bladed i ran into the curb and flew into a neighbor’s yard.
the first time i spoke in from of a bunch of people i forgot everything i was supposed to say.
the first time i played drums i couldn’t get any of the patterns correct.
the first time i said “i love you” i was told that it was too soon.
the first time i drove a car i got in a fender bender.
the first time i climbed a big mountain i puked more than i walked.

trying something doesn’t necessarily mean you will be great at it. there’s a lot in just taking the risk.

finish this…

the first time i _________________.

Adam Kirk Smith
Adam Smith
25 Years in Retail, Restaurants & Hospitality ยท Author ยท Speaker ยท Coach

Adam spent 25 years in retail, restaurant, and hospitality leadership โ€” managing teams of 60, growing a store from $600K to $2M+, and overseeing guest experience at a corporate level. Author of The Bravest You (endorsed by Seth Godin). Host of two podcasts. 170K monthly readers. Grimes, Iowa.

19 responses to “the first time”

  1. the first time i showed up for a job interview i was so nervous i couldn’t speak right..i was stuttering, my voice was breaking. Then I went on several other interviews after that and landed one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. =)

  2. the first time i showed up for a job interview i was so nervous i couldn’t speak right..i was stuttering, my voice was breaking. Then I went on several other interviews after that and landed one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. =)

  3. The first time I ever went on “date” was in high school and was more for my friend who was being set up by her mom. It was a double date and the guy that I was supposed to be with had a girlfriend.

  4. The first time I ever went on “date” was in high school and was more for my friend who was being set up by her mom. It was a double date and the guy that I was supposed to be with had a girlfriend.

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