Fear Is a Shortcut if You’re Willing to Lean Into It
Summary
- I used to be scared that I wasn't doing enough for my team or clients and feared not understanding how things worked. I worried about not being good enough to lead smart people.
- I learned that facing my fears head-on made them less intimidating than I imagined. It's like a shortcut to overcoming fear.
- When you face a fear, it often disappears and you learn from the experience. This lets you move on and grow.
- Fear might seem big, but it's usually not as scary as we think. It's often just a mile wide and an inch deep.
- Most of the time, the situation isn't as bad as we imagine. Only the unexpected things can be as tough as we fear.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a habit of facing your fears directly. Start by writing down what scares you most about your business or personal growth. It's often less intimidating than you imagine, like the saying "a mile wide and an inch deep." Listing your fears helps you see they're usually not as big as they seem.
A good way of doing this is to choose one small fear each week to tackle. For example, if you're afraid of not knowing enough about a certain subject, spend some time each day learning about it. Use free resources like articles, videos, or podcasts to save money and time.
When you face a fear, pay attention to the outcome. Often you'll find that the result is not as bad as you imagined. This not only boosts your confidence but also allows you to learn and grow from the experience.
Remember, unexpected events might still be challenging, but the fears you can identify and address are typically manageable. By gradually facing fears, you build resilience and leadership skills, which are invaluable for growing your business or personal life.
Lastly, share your experiences with someone you trust. Talking about your fears and how you tackled them can bring new insights and encouragement. Plus, it helps strengthen your support network, which is crucial for ongoing growth.
Full Transcript
I was so scared of feeling like I wasn't doing enough for my team not overd delivering for clients not understanding how a department worked and feeling like I was not good enough to lead people who were smarter than me I mean there were so many things I was so scared of what I realized is that every time I actually confronted a fear it was just so much less than I expected it's a shortcut if you're willing to lean into it because one the fear dissipates and then two as you get to the other side and you get to move on fear is a mile wide and an inch deep hearing that quote I remember thinking like wow that really really resonates with me because I always am expecting it to be so much worse than it is and it's just almost never as bad as we think it is and the only things that as bad as we think they are are just things we don't expect to happen