Even though we live in an age when anyone can self-publish and potentially reach millions of followers and readers through social media, most writers seem hesitant to really make a go of it.

Why? Because they’re waiting for someone to give them permission to go ahead and reach for their dreams.

Our society is based on permission-giving. As kids, we couldn’t do anything without the permission of parents and teachers (or maybe older siblings!). Then, as adults, we feel hamstrung by needing permission from bosses, leaders, our social circle, or society in general.

A lot of people spend their whole lives just waiting for someone to give them permission to go ahead and be a writer. But I’m here to tell you—you don’t need it. Just do it. We’re all waiting for you to share your wisdom, your voice, your knowledge and perspective on life.

But if it helps, I’m here to be your permission-giver. If nobody else is giving you a green light, remember that your friend Kent is GIVING YOU PERMISSION TODAY. Go ahead. Do it. You have something important to share. We’ve all been patiently waiting.

Today’s Challenge: What have you been holding back in your writing because you’ve been waiting for permission? Go ahead and take your first steps toward it.

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Today’s podcast episode also includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, Perry Gabbard!

Perry Gabbard is a seeker, storyteller, and observer of nature. A lifelong backpacker and hiker, he completed the Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail while traversing over 4,800 miles in the mountains of the western United States. He loves to share the joy of wilderness travel with others through writing, speaking, and guiding. Perry is also the author of Stepping Out on an Adventure of Faith: What I Learned About Trusting God While Hiking the PCT. You can find Perry and his inspiring blog posts at https://inspiretoseek.com.