Fear Series #1
I would like to now begin a series of posts regarding fear. Fear can be crippling and damaging, or it can be helpful.
Today’s post: Fear of Failure
Fear of failure is one of the most common fears people have. I have noticed, many times, that people let this fear prevent them from succeeding. If you are always afraid to do something, simply because it could fail, you will never begin anything. This can become a bigger problem, by preventing you from ever having any success. You cannot succeed if you do not try, right? Here is a 3 step list to help combat that fear.
#1. There are ways to combat this fear. One way to combat the fear of failure is to begin your path through positive thinking and self-confidence, both of which I have discussed many times.
#2. Another step necessary to combat this fear is to take an action. The best way to accomplish this is to find something you wish to do, evaluate carefully what you want to do, what the risk may be, and the potential reward. If the risk seems relatively low, and the reward worth it, step out of your comfort zone and try it.
#3. Another step is to realize that no one is perfect – we WILL ALL FAIL at some point in time. The mere fact that we have failed does not in and of itself make us a failure. Giving up makes one a failure, however failing does not. Every successful person in history has failed at something at some point. The difference is that these people kept trying until they did succeed.
I hope this helps overcome your fear of failure. Stay tuned for more information about fears we all face!
December 11, 2009
Tags: doubt, fear, Self Esteem, self-doubt Posted in: Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Self-Improvement 
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Quick post
Just wanted to share this quick thought with you all -
“Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy.” ~Robert Anthony
December 4, 2009
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New Series – 10 Steps To Success. Tip #10
New Series – 10 Steps To Success. Tip #10
Be A Maverick
If you have ever researched the way most successful people made it to the top, you will see a common thread – they were typically mavericks. Successful people don’t get so hung up on “how it is always done” but rather focus on “how could it be done”. If you want to make it big, try doing something that has never been done before. For example, Godaddy, the web hosting and domain name company, did something that was considered absurd. They bought advertising during the Super Bowl. What? A website domain name and hosting company bought those ads? It ended up putting them on the map, almost doubled their market share, and made them a lot more successful. Keep that in mind when you have an idea. The fact that it hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it cannot be done
B
October 18, 2009
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New Series – 10 Steps To Success. Tip #9
New Series – 10 Steps To Success. Tip #9
Almost there! We are walking through the top 10 tips to success in life and business.
Here is tip #9.
Delegate
This is a tough one for sure, and often is the pitfall of the “close to successful”. In order to be successful, one must learn to delegate. If a person tries to do everything for themselves, one will find that everything is only partially done, and nothing gets your full attention. This only leads to fragmented success on many levels. Delegation of tasks is crucial to moving forward. Find someone who can do the tasks you need done, and hire them to do the task. If you don’t have a lot of money, offer them something else, such as free product or services, or a percentage of the profits they will ultimately be bringing in by doing the tasks. There are always ways to work out trades or other mutually beneficial means of getting a task done. If you can free up your time to do something else, you will be benefiting as well.
B
October 16, 2009
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New Series – 10 Steps To Success. Tip #8
New Series – 10 Steps To Success. Tip #8
Shh…Listen
Tune in, instead of turning off. This sounds simple, but you would be surprised at how many people walk right past huge treasure troves of knowledge simply because they did not pay attention. Tune in, and listen to what is going on. You cannot learn if you don’t listen, but if you do, you will be able to pick up all sorts of interesting facts and data you can use in your daily life.
B
October 6, 2009
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