Do What You’re Most Afraid Of

Summary

• Do what scares you the most; it's often what you need to do the most. This is a key piece of advice I like to share. It's a strategic question that brings out the most innovative ideas.
• When faced with strategic decisions and setting a big vision, ask yourself "What would I do if I knew I couldn't fail?" This question will help clarify what actions to take.
• Recognize that the biggest moves are often the most painful, which is why we usually avoid them. But that pain is an indicator of what's necessary for growth and success.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing the practice of tackling fear head-on in your business or personal growth strategy. Start by listing what scares you the most. These items are often the key actions you've been avoiding but need to face to push forward. Here's how you can make it practical:

• Write it Down: List the things that scare you.
• Question It: Ask yourself, "What would I do if I couldn't fail?" This helps you think bigger.
• Small Steps: Break down your scariest goal into smaller tasks. Take one step at a time.
• Pain Points: Acknowledge the discomfort. If it's painful or scary, it might be the very thing that will lead to your growth.
• Regular Review: Every week, look at your list. Did you avoid something because it was hard? That's your cue to tackle it.
• Accountability: Find someone who will keep you on track with your goals. It's good to have a push from someone else.

Remember, big victories often come from doing the hard stuff. So when making decisions, especially the big ones, focus on those scary things. They are a signal of what will truly move the needle for you. Embrace the pain as an indicator of necessity for your success. It's like strengthening a muscle – uncomfortable at first, but it makes you stronger.

So go ahead, step into the fear. It's where real growth happens!

Quotes by Alex Hormozi

"Do what you are most afraid of because it's usually the thing that you need to do most"

– Alex Hormozi

"Ask a follow-up question like what would we do if we didn't think we could fail"

– Alex Hormozi

"I think you get really interesting thought-provoking answers that come from that"

– Alex Hormozi

"Especially when you're thinking about like strategic direction big vision for where you're trying to go"

– Alex Hormozi

"Most times we realize that we don't take the big moves cuz they're painful and that's why we're afraid of them"

– Alex Hormozi

Full Transcript

do what you are most afraid of because it's usually the thing that you need to do most this is like a classic Leila question for strategy she's like what are we most afraid of doing so ask a follow question like what would we do if we didn't think we could fail I think you get really interesting thought-provoking answers that come from that especially when you're thinking about like strategic Direction big vision for where you're trying to go and most times we realize that we don't take the big moves cuz they're painful and that's why we're afraid of them