Fear frequently enters the picture for advancing a career or business as the thought seems insurmountable. Next, hesitation to proceed enters our hearts and minds, raising the question, ‘What was I thinking?’ Sadly, the next typical thought is, ‘It’s time to quit.’ But sadly, the idea of achieving our fondest dreams is in the rearview mirror.

My unspoken motto is, ‘Give FEAR a chance!’ Even errors can be our gifts in disguise because they provide learning points for moving forward on a more solid footing. It is critical to embrace the mindset of ‘Yes, I Can!’ and then commit to learning the lessons arising from new approaches to business and life.

Examine What Scares You

Examine all the factors leading up to what scares you and the ‘why?’ behind all of it to create a workaround and move the plan forward.

It’s critical to sell ourselves with the question, ‘Why do you believe that?’ Like selling to prospects, we are to sell ourselves by asking and answering many questions. when fear strikes, we must sell ourselves on the better outcome of moving forward. The better way to begin is to ask oneself the following questions and list out all the pros and cons:

1. ‘If I don’t try, what might I lose?’

2. ‘If I attempt the goal, what can I gain?’

The time commitment involves learning, testing, and retrying. So, the next question might be, will the effort be worthwhile?

Goal(s)

Typically, achieving one goal is the precursor to achieving many more. Notice if a smile returns upon thinking about the initial potential outcome. Typically, the answer is, ‘Yes!’ Thus, it is the right time to set near-term goals that will eventually lead to your desired long-term goal.

Excuses or Resource-driven

Typically, many people begin attempting their desire, but upon realizing the necessary learning plus trial and error, they will quit. But those who move beyond the excuse phase are the ones who are rewarded for their efforts. 

After realizing the time spent initially with little to show, internal debate sets in. The conflicting question is, ‘Am I wasting my time, or might I be onto something better?’ Self-pep-talks help considerably to move past the doubt. This is typically the point of no return by becoming resource-driven to find a better way forward. Resources exist everywhere, including the errors in front of us, as they point us in a better direction.

Expanding Networks

Some of the best resources are among the people we know and admire and the groups we may join. An excellent approach is to seek out those with vastly different experiences to gain a broader spectrum for more ideas to follow.

Everyone has experience, and those willing to share their best can empower us to do our best. Moreover, as we enjoy the forward momentum, we mentally prepare ourselves to try new techniques and strategies and reach out to people of higher ranking than ourselves.

The Buy-In – Sold!

It’s extremely motivating when others admire our work, confirming that we have always been on the right path and that our ideas were not ‘crazy.’ We become our clients as we feel we have bought into a better idea for moving forward. Now, what once made us feel fearful becomes easier and resource-driven!

One example of reaping the rewards of collaborative efforts for community benefit is growing an admiral network and receiving publicity. 

Conclusion: Equate Fear with Fairly Easy and Resource-driven

Whether or not to proceed lies within us and our ultimate desire for accomplishment. We must also consider our intuitive feelings and believe that our vision can become reality with effort. One extra ingredient almost ensures success: working collaboratively and on behalf of a community spirit.

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