Successful People Start Off Anxious
Summary
- I've observed that many super high achievers begin as highly anxious individuals, and some remain anxious throughout their careers.
- If your goal is to achieve great things and still enjoy life, it's important to learn how to manage anxiety effectively.
- Despite its challenges, I find anxiety to be a useful trait because it stems from deeply caring about something. It's better than feeling apathetic and lacking motivation.
- Every moment of stress is a reminder to appreciate having something in your life that you're deeply passionate about.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting by acknowledging your anxiety. Remember that it often comes from caring a lot about what you do. Think of this feeling as a sign of your passion and commitment, which is a good thing! Here are some practical steps you can take:
Identify Your Triggers: Keep a simple notebook and jot down when you feel anxious and what's happening at that time. This can help you understand what triggers your anxiety and how you might handle these situations.
Practice Breathing Exercises: Whenever you feel anxious, take a deep breath in for 4 seconds, hold it for 7 seconds, and then exhale for 8 seconds. This can help calm your mind and put things into perspective.
Set Small Goals: Break down big projects into small, manageable tasks. Achieving these smaller goals can give you a sense of progress and control over your workload, which can reduce anxiety.
Regular Breaks: Make sure to take short breaks throughout your day. Step away from work for a few minutes, walk around, or just do something that makes you happy. This can recharge your batteries and clear your head.
Celebrate Your Passion: Each time you notice stress coming on, take a moment to be thankful for having something in your life you're passionate about. Maybe even write down what you're grateful for about your work or project.
Talk About It: Sharing your feelings with someone you trust can provide relief and possibly offer a new perspective on the situation causing you anxiety.
Remember, the goal isn't to get rid of anxiety completely but to manage it so it doesn't control you. By taking these low-cost and practical steps, you can help ensure that your passion leads you to achievement without overwhelming your enjoyment of life.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"Most of them start off highly anxious"
– Leila Hormozi
"If you want to achieve and also enjoy your life then you learn how to manage that muscle"
– Leila Hormozi
"I'd rather have that than not be able to get out of bed"
– Leila Hormozi
"A lot of people have nothing they care about"
– Leila Hormozi
"I'm so grateful that I have something I care this much about"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
you look at like the traits of like super high Achievers most of them start off highly anxious and some of them honestly they stay anxious but I think that if you want to achieve and also enjoy your life then you learn how to manage that muscle but I think about it in the sense of like God I'd rather have that than not be able to get out of bed because a lot of people have nothing they care about so it's like every time you get stressed like that it's like I'm so grateful that I have something I care this much about
