RSD vs. The Submit Button · ADHD Focus Founders

RSD vs. The Submit Button

There’s a major gaming conference held in my country called Game Access. It takes place in Brno, the second biggest city in Czechia. I’ve been there the past two years as a volunteer stage manager, preparing speakers, handing out microphones, operating a camera, making sure everything runs smoothly. I love the atmosphere. I love the people. I love the shared enthusiasm for game development. It’s a conference for creators, not the general public, and the ticket price definitely reflects that.

I want to be there again this year. Of course, I could volunteer.

But what if…

What if I stood on that stage instead?

💥 So I did it. I just submitted my application for the Call for Speakers.

A few details make this even more me:

The deadline is today.

And I started preparing the application on Tuesday.

Then, somewhere along the way, anxiety showed up. And RSD. Yes, I’m scared of being rejected. But maybe I’m even more scared of being accepted.

When the deadline day arrived, I realized something: it would feel worse to skip the opportunity completely. I would end up asking myself: Why didn’t I even try?

So I did it.

And I have goosebumps right now.

3 comments