My Biggest Fear is Failure

But you can't fail or succeed if you don't try, right?

So, I am planning an teen poetry contest on Queen Anne. VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) has a yearly poetry contest where the entries must be submitted by librarians or teachers. I made flyers, asked for help from the local schools and community centers, distributed the flyers to local businesses.

I am planning a celebration in April (poetry month) to celebrate our submissions and winners. I want to bring in a slam poet, have snacks and possibly talk our winners to read their work (before the slam poet goes, of course). I will either get prizes through our program fund or ask for donations from the community businesses. I think a gift certificate to the art store or the book store would be appropriate.

So, what if no one enters...or only a couple of people enter? Then I look like a fool and I lose face with my manager. If I succeed, I gain experience, get to know my community better and get kudos from my manager. I guess it is a good gamble.