So What If It’s Been Done Before?

Posted on | May 23, 2011 | 17 Comments

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Have you ever had an idea to do something, done some research, and discovered that someone else is already doing it? Have you let that oh-I’m-too-late-I-missed-my-chance splat stop you from pursuing your idea?

Here’s your short, sweet message for the day:

Never, ever back away from doing something just because someone else has already done it. You can ALWAYS put your own authentic imprint on the already-done.

Don’t believe me?

What could be older and more done-to-death than Old McDonald Had A Farm?

Check this out (trust me—it will make you smile):

Fast Tube by Casper

Do you have something you want to do? Forget the market research and the analyzing whether you can “”compete.” Who cares if a gazillion other people are doing the same thing?

Just go do what you want to do!

Do it in your way. Do it with passion. Do it with joy.

And like Edward Reid, you will receive the “ovation” you deserve!

Note: Tune in next week for some advice on how to let your passions lead you into an awesome feel-good place!

Thanks to Up From Splat reader, Kathleen, for bringing this video to my attention!!

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Category: Authenticity, Dreams
Tags: authenticity > do it your way > edward reid > just do it > passion

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17 Responses to “So What If It’s Been Done Before?”

Karen Williams
Twitter: soulsongkaren

May 23rd, 2011 @ 12:08 pm

Such truth in that, Ande.

I saw that video on TV last week — people were agog over this fellow’s interpretation of that song!

I feel that everyday I’m, in essence, simply rehashing via my blog and other writings what Abraham-Hicks has said with unparalleled clarity and brilliance. But I LOVE what I’m doing so, as you say, I just do it my way, with passion and joy and don’t worry one nano-second about being an imitator.
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 23rd, 2011 @ 4:05 pm

Karen, thanks for sharing your experience with doing what’s been done before but in your own unique and wonderful way. You’re another terrific example of how an authentic spin on old information can be SO valuable. I love the way you share Abe’s teachings!
Angela Artemis
May 23rd, 2011 @ 7:52 pm

Ande,
You know you’re so right! We shouldn’t be held back by someone doing something we want to do already. I used to feel very inhibited about that but I don’t anymore. Thanks! Loved the videos.
Angela Artemis recently posted..How to Follow The Signs
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 23rd, 2011 @ 8:06 pm

Good, Angela! Because you have great skills to offer, and you do it in your own authentic, powerful way!!
Debbie Hampton
May 23rd, 2011 @ 8:30 pm

That was great. Makes me realize that so many things could serve us in a different way. We just have to change our vision, get creative and think outside the box. Oh yeah…and have a little fun!
Debbie Hampton recently posted..Vanishing Act
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 23rd, 2011 @ 9:02 pm

Well said, Debbie!! That’s exactly how I felt when I watched that video.
Bea
May 24th, 2011 @ 7:28 am

That was so beautiful to watch. I smiled from my heart when I watched.

I love your post Ande
Thank you for reminding us of the unique abilities we all bring into this world.
Patti Foy | Lightspirited Being
May 24th, 2011 @ 9:36 am

Hi Ande,

PERFECT advice for me today. Well, every day, actually!

Half the time I want to do a blog post, I get hampered by the idea that it’s probably been said somewhere at sometime by someone. Well, duh, of course it has!

But you are so right, no one says it quite like me.

Or you, for that matter! Thank you!
Patti Foy | Lightspirited Being recently posted..Do You Revel In All of Life
Harmony Harrison
May 24th, 2011 @ 3:09 pm

I love this, Ande! I love this video and I love, love, love the message you found in it. Thank you!
Harmony Harrison recently posted..Manifestion- Focus on the Process or the Product
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 24th, 2011 @ 3:35 pm

You’re welcome, Bea. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I felt the same way when I watched the video.
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 24th, 2011 @ 3:35 pm

You’re welcome, Bea. I’m glad you enjoyed it! I felt the same way when I watched that video.
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 24th, 2011 @ 3:36 pm

I’m glad it came right when you needed it, Patti! It’s nothing new, but I think we need to hear it a lot … or at least, I do.
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 24th, 2011 @ 3:38 pm

I’m glad you liked it, Harmony. I’ve watched that video five times and I get tears of joy in my eyes every time. It really moved me.
Alexis
May 25th, 2011 @ 3:31 pm

Brilliant !!!! thank you
Ande
Twitter: andewaggener

May 26th, 2011 @ 2:57 pm

My pleasure, Alexis. Truly–I wrote this post for me as much as everyone else.
PamB
May 31st, 2012 @ 12:18 pm

I’m in tears of laughter and tears of gratitude for the human spirit. Thanks, Ande!
Anna Diehl
Twitter: hereiamdccnet.com

May 31st, 2012 @ 4:34 pm

My screenwriting instructor (who went on to be creator of DaVinci’s Inquest, most successful here in Canada) said to us on the first day of class:

It’s been done.
It’s all been done.
But it hasn’t been done by YOU.

In a strange way, I found that rather inspiring.

Thanks for Old MacDonald. Close to my heart because since I was in Kindergarten, I’ve been spelling my last name to people according to the E-I-E-I-O chorus…

Life is nothing if not exuberant.
I like knowing that’s how my kid & I live.

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