Let It Be Crap (and Other Lessons from Showing Up Imperfectly)
I’ve spent years telling myself I’d post more videos… once I had the right lighting, the right setup, or the right words. Once I felt comfortable and had it all figured out.
But over the past few days, I decided to stop waiting. I gave myself a 30-day challenge:
Every day for 30 days, I’ll record and post a short, unscripted video—just me, speaking extemporaneously about whatever’s alive in the moment.
Taking away extensive forethought, edits and safety nets.
Day 1
I talked about the fears that have held me back—the stories that say I don’t know what to say, I don’t know the tech, what if it’s not good enough, what if I'm abandoned?
The point wasn’t to be brilliant. The point was to begin. To stop running from discomfort and put something out there.
Day 2
I filmed among the redwoods at Presidio Park, reflecting on the importance of honoring my yeses and my no's—and how often we override our inner truth in the rush to find something that looks “right.”
Day 3
I confronted the part of me that still wants every video to be good.
Because yes, I want to create something meaningful. But I don’t want perfectionism to keep me silent.
And that’s why a phrase landed that became today's mantra:
“Let it be crap.”
Not as an excuse to lower the bar, but as an invitation to free myself from the paralysis of getting it “right.” To ensure that I don't abandon myself for fears of what others "might" think.
What This Project Is Really About
This isn’t about producing polished content—it’s about permission.
Permission to experiment.
Permission to fail forward.
Permission to learn in public.
Permission to not abandon myself when I don’t get it perfect.
It’s also about connection. I know I’m not the only one who’s struggled with self-doubt, fear of judgment, or the voice that says, “I can't or shouldn't do that because, it’s not good enough or even, I'm not good enough.” -- I want to rewrite those stories and create greater freedom.
Day 4 Drops Today
You can find it on my Instagram: @inconnectionwithnature
If you’ve been watching the videos—or if you’re just joining in—I’d love for you to follow along and comment on today’s post.
Tell me what resonates. Tell me what you’d like to hear about next.
What’s something you’ve been afraid to start because it might not be perfect?
Maybe this project can give both of us permission to begin—imperfectly, courageously, and fully.
With warmth and imperfection,
Gregg
In Connection With Nature
Day 2
“The key to success is to start
before you’re ready.”
— Marie Forleo
“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor.”
— Anne Lamott
Day 3
“Anything worth doing is worth doing
badly at first.”
— G.K. Chesterton
“You don’t have to be perfect to inspire others. Let people be inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.”
— Unknown
