Now before you take that as an insult, let me cook for a second.
This whole idea sparked while I was scrolling on TikTok. Someone said, “Go out there and make a fool of yourself,” and my brain lit up. Eureka. Fireworks. Spiritual side eye from the universe. And here we are. So welcome to this Sunday not so fun day blog post. My hope is that it lifts you up, shakes you a little, and reminds you who the fuck you are. I am writing this as much for myself as I am for you. Deal? Cool.
I have been asked more than once, “What embarrasses you?” or “Do you ever feel embarrassed?”
My answer has always been no.
Not because I think I am above it. Not because I am fearless. But because I truly believe embarrassment is an emotion that lives almost entirely inside your own head. It survives off imagination. It feeds on assumptions. It grows when we replay moments that everyone else forgot five minutes later.
When I heard “Go out there and make a fool of yourself,” it resonated deeply because I realized something.
That is exactly what I have been doing my entire life.
And guess what? It has taken me to incredible places. It has led to growth, opportunity, connection, rejection, wins, losses, and everything in between. Good, bad, ugly, beautiful. All of it.
If I can briefly say why and stay on topic, it is this: I was never afraid to look foolish. I never let the possibility of someone’s negative opinion outweigh my belief in myself.
Because here is the truth.
The loudest critics are usually the ones not building anything.
It is always the people who are not conducting anything, not creating anything, not risking anything, who have the most to say. Unsolicited thoughts. Free advice. Bold judgments. And that alone should be enough for you to care less.
I genuinely believe many creators become stagnant because they are haunted by imagined reactions. Yes, mental health plays a huge role and that is real. But today we are focusing on the part we can control.
The choice to show up anyway because Embarrassment Is an Inside Job.
Alright Justin, you are rambling.
Let us circle the skies and land this plane so you can get your fix, I can get mine, and we can both move forward with a little more courage.
What Does “Make a Fool of Yourself” Actually Mean?
It means do the thing.
The thing you want to try.
The thing you think about at 1:47 AM.
The thing that feels slightly cringe.
The thing you hesitate to tell your friends about.
I always say this: if it feels cringe, that is probably your first sign you should be doing it.
Cringe is just vulnerability in disguise.
You want to start posting videos? Post them.
You want to design clothes? Sketch them.
You want to write? Publish it.
You want to dance? Dance badly.
You want to speak? Stumble through it.
People, especially people who know you, might think you are foolish.
But why should their comfort zone become your cage?
Most people do not have a vast imagination. Not because they are incapable, but because they stopped using it. And when someone else dares to dream loudly, it makes them uncomfortable.
Many creators grow up in environments that do not fully understand them. Maybe someone dabbled in arts and crafts once. Maybe there was a hobby here or there. But daily encouragement? Someone who sees even a fraction of what you see in your mind? That is rare. And when you do not feel understood, it is easy to feel small.
That is why community matters. That is why spaces like The Social Tour exist. Environments that encourage. Environments that understand. Places where your so called foolishness is actually normal. I understand because I am one of you.
Lets us get practical for a second. If you are still reading, here is a small challenge for you.
Grab your notes app or a journal and answer these three questions honestly:
- What is something I want to try but have not because I am afraid of looking stupid?
- Who am I actually afraid of disappointing?
- If no one could judge me, what would I start this week?
Now circle one thing.
Just one.
And take one imperfect step toward it within the next 48 hours.
Not perfect. Not polished. Not strategically optimized.
Just done.
Congratulations. You are officially making a fool of yourself.
We have all heard it before. Life is short. It is also hard. It has hurdles, heartbreak, bills, deadlines, and unexpected plot twists.
So why would you not do the thing that keeps replaying in your mind?
Why would you silence the idea that refuses to leave?
The only what if that truly stings is the one you ask years later.
What if I tried?
What if I posted it?
What if I applied?
What if I went?
I would rather be the fool who tried than the genius who never moved.
Because here is the secret. When you go out there and make a fool of yourself, you do not end up alone. You end up surrounded by other “fools” like myself who are brave enough to try. And those are your people.
So yes.
If I inspire you in any way, I am telling you to go out there and make a fool of yourself.
Laugh too loud. Post the video. Wear the outfit. Pitch the idea. Start before you are ready.
Embarrassment fades. Regret lingers. And if you see me out there looking ridiculous while chasing something I believe in, just know I am doing it on purpose.
Hope this helps.
Hope it reached.
Now go be foolish.
-B
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