Fear can be a powerful force, but only if we give it that power. When we look into our future and resolve to have no regrets for what we didn't do with our lives, we take the first step toward banishing fear.
Someone recently asked me what I attribute people’s success to. I answered with two words: "Making mistakes."
They asked me, "How does one do this?" I answered with two more words: "Take risks!"
Since 99% of fear is in your thinking, you can quickly and easily release your fear once you know how. Here are four strategies for releasing and overcoming the limitations imposed by fear in your life or business.
1. Cultivate your curiosity. When you set out in pursuit of knowledge or to satisfy your curiosity, you may find yourself in places that will surprise you. Where your fear might hold you back, your curiosity can carry you across an exciting threshold. You may even discover a streak of bravery you didn't know was there. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer."
2. Identify your hidden fears. If you know what to do to reach one of your goals but you’re still not doing it, chances are you’re afraid of something. Here’s a simple exercise - ask yourself three questions:
- What do I really want?
- What obstacles are in my way?
- What steps keep me from confronting or overcoming this obstacle?
For each fear that comes up in response to the third question, run it through the following questions to gain valuable perspective:
- What’s the worst that can happen if what I fear actually happens?
- What’s the best possible outcome for me or others if I felt the fear and did it anyway?
- Which of these – the worst or best – is more likely to happen?
3. Recognize that it’s all right NOW. No matter how bad or painful we think something is going to be, life is almost always all right in the present moment. Breath through it. This too shall pass. Stop worrying about future moments. The future hasn’t happened yet, and you still have the power to change it. True success happens when you fully embrace where you are today, and what you’ve accomplished so far, without judgment.
4. Do at least one thing you’re scared of doing every single day. Eleanor Roosevelt started this challenge, and it's still a good idea. It doesn't have to be a big thing. Every time you take on your fears, you create courage and muscle of the heart. Trust your intuition to guide and move you forward. Taking risks is an essential part of growth – enjoy and celebrate them!
So now you are ready for your own challenge:
- What is your dream for your business and your life?
- What is holding you back?
- What are the risks you are willing to take to advance along the path of your dream?
- What one small step can you take toward you dream right now?
Step out with confidence and with your head held high - you will indeed land on your feet!
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