Well you got me pegged! I made it through to grade 12 by the skin of my teeth so feelings of inadequacy is an issue with me.Chris OConnor wrote:
I would bet that the majority of people on this planet have no real desire to be in any sort of leadership role. Fear of being judged stands in the way as does simple shyness and fear of failure. Am I bright enough to lead this book discussion? Do I write well enough or will everyone be secretly laughing at my attempt to stimulate discussion? What if I say something stupid?
It can be nerve wrecking to host a book but if you are with book lovers who encourage you and support you, it can be rather rewarding. And being able to laugh at yourself helps to.