I don't join some contests because I don't know if I want to commit the time. If it's not something that grabs my attention and that I think I'll enjoy, I don't join in.

I think there's another saying that if you don't try, you've already failed. Maybe that can encourage you to give things a shot. If you try and fail, you haven't actually lost anything.

I hope things go well for you. Looking forward to hearing about your successes!