Sink or Swim

I've been reading most of the discussions and all of the blogs. One thing that really caught my attention is the statement that "I will let you sink". At first, I thought I read it wrong - there should be a "not" in that sentence. I want to be saved from drowning. No one in this supportive group could possibly let me sink/fail. I want to be acknowledged, encouraged, praised -- I'm doing the right thing, in the best way, and I will succeed with this project and with the class. Please tell me that you'll keep me from sinking! I'm trying to learn something new. This is the way it has always been done and I'm comfortable that way. I need a lifejacket at least!!!

After a good night's sleep, I have decided that it is not up to someone else to keep me from sinking. I have to learn to swim. I am the only one responsible for me. This is one of the things I am often critized for -I won't let people help me in many areas of my life (stubborn is a common adjective). I take charge and deal with tasks rather than relationships. So, as I think about class and the project that I want to do, I will not seek approval for the topic. I'll seek guidance and assistance in finding resources and my learning set will help me define the possibilites and then narrow down the project to something manageable. They are my life jacket. The bottom line -- I don't have to agree with them, but I will consider their questions and suggestions as I move through the process. The perspectives of the other members in the class are important to understand but at the end of the day, I have to decide for myself. I can swim or tread water - but I will not sink.

I may sound confident - but I'm scared to death.

Now, by chance if the Not was missing -- "never mind"