Measure Twice, Cut Once

The Courage to Learn New Things


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In this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I explore the process of learning new skills and capabilities, both in quilting and in business. I share personal stories about taking on challenging projects—from creating a quilt from vintage blocks to building an online course business—and break down the four stages of growth: courage, commitment, capability, and confidence. This episode offers practical insights for anyone looking to expand their creative skills or transform their passion into a profession.

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Key Points

  • My experience with the "Ava" quilt challenge and how it prepared me for bigger challenges
  • The Four C's Formula by Dan Sullivan: Courage, Commitment, Capability, and Confidence
  • The importance of giving yourself permission to be a beginner and take time to learn
  • Why celebrating small gains and progress is essential for growth

Resources Mentioned

  • The Four C's Formula by Dan Sullivan: Link to booklet
  • The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Susan's Free Motion Quilting Masterclass, an on-demand comprehensive course for mastering freehand quilting skills and design decisions. Learn more at stitchedbysusaon.com/learn.

Questions for Reflection

  • What vision are you holding that's bigger than your current skills?
  • What would taking the first step of courage into something new look like for you today?
  • How can you better celebrate your small gains and progress?

Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.

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