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Inaction breeds doubt and fear....

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Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. – Dale Carnegie.

Over 28 years in the mortgage industry and I still struggle with the same fear I had when I first started back in 1995. “Fear of making a mistake”. 😱

I don’t care how many managers, co-workers , friends and family tell me people make mistakes, there are times when I just can’t shake that fear.

But….. One thing I never do is allow that fear to stop me. I own it. I admit it and I do it scared. Procrastination is a common symptom of fear. This Wednesday…. I say do it scared! 💪🏽

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Dionne Bass- Mortgage Mentor and Underwriter

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dionne - reading this reminds me of this quote attributed to Maxwell Maltz:  You make mistakes.  Mistakes don't make you.  Thanks for your thoughtful post and the words of wisdom it brought to mind.  

Mar 27, 2024 07:17 AM
Dionne Bass

Michael you have a LOT of good ones!!! I love that. 

Mar 27, 2024 08:24 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

D. Bass nothing wrong with being afraid, as long as we do not let it control us.

Mar 27, 2024 01:00 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dionne- I love your post. And thank you for sharing what so much of us feel...the fear of making a mistake...of getting it wrong!!! 

Mar 29, 2024 08:41 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I think a lot of people who have a fear of public speaking in fact have a fear of making a mistake. It's a common fear!

Mar 30, 2024 05:46 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Dionne,

What an insightful post. Many people fear making a mistake but on one is perfect and it's going to happen. Own it, correct it and don't make the same mistake twice.

Apr 09, 2024 05:11 AM