Good morning, Grant Schneider I'll never forget my first day online on ActiveRain.... I was so intimidated.... did not really understand blogging... and had been fighting the addition of online marketing .... then like magic, between Lenn Harley and Katerina Gasset I jumped in and decided NOT to sink!!!! 

it was all very stressful.... a bit frightening and very intimidating....

The only way to overcome fear is to ignore it and move on!

The first is FEAR. Fear is internal; it’s in our head. Fear is the great crippler of human potential. There’s also an acronym that uses the letters F, E, A, and R that defines what fear is.

Good morning Grant. "False evidence appearing real" is a term I have repeated many times over the years. Thanks! Enjoy your day!

Carol Williams, here is one for you! 

Good morning, Grant... the first time I heard the FEAR acronym, it really hit a note with me... and I never looked at fear again in the same way.

Grant Schneider , Excellent post! Forwarded it on to one of our trainers in-house.

Great post, as I am considering some big changes in my life this was very helpful, thank you. As I move forward I know I will not let FEAR make me stand still.

Such a great post, you are definitely a very good business coach!  I think a lot of things come out of fear, whether it be fear for the future or whatever, it is certainly a great motivating factor to take action, rather than just speak words.

Grant,

What a great discussion on fear.  Early one my parents encouraged me to face fear head on and keep trying to master it.  I liked that acronym.  Happy Monday, wishing you a great week.  A

I love that saying: FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real. 

I have had that on my wall for many years. I suffered from being super shy all my life. With the advent of the internet and blogging-- it actually was the place I did not feel shy. Also, with public speaking, I love to speak in front of audiences but don't feel comfortable one on one. 

I lived most of my life in fear because of being shy and missed many amazing opportunities. If I were to give advice to others when they are young, it would be, to work on not being shy because that will hold you back from getting what you deserve in life. 

Grant, we are creatures of habit, and change can be difficult.   There are times just slight shifts can make a difference.

Hi Grant Schneider,

Another great topic to address and promote conversation and ideas. 

I find people get complacent and stuck in a routine and don't want to leave that warm silky cocoon. Sometimes you have to really sell the benefits and the WIFFM to open them up to new possibilities. 

Grant there is much truth in this statement you made "What we did to get to where we are today will not get us where you want to go tomorrow."

Hello Grant,  The book, Who moved my cheese" is a excellent book to read and learn.

 Good evening Grant Schneider ,

One of my favorite books is "who moved my cheese" and you are right..we need to constantly be aware of our cheese! You are the best business coach and your posts are always gold star worthy!

It’s more a matter of being myself and it is a natural progression for me. Everybody’s different.

I really have to read that book find out who moved the cheese! Great stuff in pretty much every aspect!

Morning Grant.

We all have agents who fear change, pity.  Congratulations on the feature

I am not afraid to admit i hate change, i like when things work well. But in this business you have to change and do it when needed. SO that is what i do and that keeps fear at bay. Waiting until it is too late is scrarier

Congratulations, Grant, on your feature recognition.

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your advice.

Grant, I think many should make some changes, as their business would be better.

Hi Grant, very well written, congrats.  We can conquer our fears if we can understand exactly why we are resisting something.  This is a good primer that actually is helping me TODAY to do what needs to be done!  Damn the torpedos: full speed ahead!  Thanks, sir!

We had a fear of changing brokers without realizing it was fear, the rewards of overcoming them have been HUGE 

I love the acronym using the letter of FEAR .... False Evidence Appearing Real. 

I knew about that acronym, but had not seen it for a while. Fear is paralyzing for so many. And I agree with Dorie's comment, you are the best.  D

Grant- another worthy motivational post. Change is difficult for most people. As it pertains to our goals, if it is moving away from us or in a direction we want, it may be time to reassess our goals and our actions. 

I find that 'Change is always hard' and some of the reasons  are simply because we like  to be in our comfort zone.....getting out of our comfort zone translates to change.... anyway I have to keep telling inner self that "change is good". Great and timeless post Grant.

Changes in our business....hard to keep up!  I think of the many changes I have gone through just starting 16 years ago. Yet ever time I read AR posts, seems there is some other technology I should be aware of and change with the times!

People have a tendency to be "comfortable" in their uncomfortableness.

Change means doing something differently --- the unknown -- FEAR is afraid of Fear.

Great FEATURE!

Hi Grant Schneider excellent post on change and leadership! Years ago I was part of a long standing leadership seminar. This post is pretty much spot on with what we taught. In particular we grew a lot of leaders in getting past their egos and their need to be right. It was always so great when they had a 'light bulb' moment and got it - particularily the guys.  Many of us, to this say - Nope not my day to be right! My days is XXXXX!  Joking and smiling of course. The other thing we concentrated on -  fear is the oppostite of excitment! And boy did we create a lot of fear and excitement on the high ropes courses!! Fun!!

How inspirational....

Remember; keep checking the condition of your cheese. Don't wait until it disappears or gets bad. Keep searching. Success is a constant journey of change.

Thanks for post.  Change is difficult for many.  We get set in our ways and like the easy and known path.  I have read the book "Who Moved My Cheese" - many years ago (perhaps 20 years ago).. and great read.  Change is important and necessary - but do the right change(s).

Happy to see this in Carol Williams Second Chance Saturday... I commented before, but am pleased to come back to day "great job," once more.