Fear.
What’s your biggest fear? Snakes? Planes? Snakes on planes . . . ? Most of us can think of a couple things that send shivers down the spine. But have you ever stopped to wonder where the fear came from initially?
Long long ago, humans were probably more in tune to their fear circuits . . . because danger was a real, immediate thing with a very clear resolution. The whole process was much simpler—rustling in bushes . . . fear circuit activated . . . muscles ready. Then, after a quick check of the surroundings, our cave-dwelling ancestors would have either taken flight, gotten into a fight, or realised it was just the wind.
If it was the wind, the fear response immediately dissipated. Fear didn't linger . . . nor did it leave subtle traces of self-doubt. But somewhere along the timeline, things got a little blurry. Instead of real and immediate dangers, we have potential, imagined, and/or As-Seen-on-TV fears.
Because of our modern complexity, a bit of a disconnect happens from the source of your fear to your conscious mind . . . and end with the consequence of non-conscious fears.
Let’s connect those last two.
It also keeps you from learning the valuable lessons that are gained only from a failure.
(Sometimes your “best” is kinda weird . . . but that can be a good thing!)
(Has this one been keeping you down? Here’s your guide to overcome fear of public speaking.)
Sort of ironic, right?
What’s your opportunity cost if you spend all of your time scrounging for dough?
But is it bigger and scarier than your life will be in 5 years, if you don’t change?
Just sayin'.
When you flip a coin ten times, the first nine flips have nothing to do with the outcome of the last one.
If you failed in the past, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to keep failing.
What’s worse, being ashamed at one point or another, or never letting the world see your ideas?
What’s your biggest fear? Snakes? Planes? Snakes on planes . . . ? Most of us can think of a couple things that send shivers down the spine. But have you ever stopped to wonder where the fear came from initially?
It all starts in the brain.
The same circuit that jolted humans to fight or flee from a woolly mammoth now gets activated when you're nervous about a first date.Long long ago, humans were probably more in tune to their fear circuits . . . because danger was a real, immediate thing with a very clear resolution. The whole process was much simpler—rustling in bushes . . . fear circuit activated . . . muscles ready. Then, after a quick check of the surroundings, our cave-dwelling ancestors would have either taken flight, gotten into a fight, or realised it was just the wind.
If it was the wind, the fear response immediately dissipated. Fear didn't linger . . . nor did it leave subtle traces of self-doubt. But somewhere along the timeline, things got a little blurry. Instead of real and immediate dangers, we have potential, imagined, and/or As-Seen-on-TV fears.
Because of our modern complexity, a bit of a disconnect happens from the source of your fear to your conscious mind . . . and end with the consequence of non-conscious fears.
Let’s connect those last two.
What are you missing out on because of fear?
Below is a list of some common fears, followed by their consequences. Take a quick skim and see if any of these applies to you. If you find one, ask yourself: Is your fear worth holding onto? If you want to be like other successful people, you must furst overcome your fears.-
Fear of failure . . .
It also keeps you from learning the valuable lessons that are gained only from a failure.
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Fear of success . . .
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Fear of looking foolish . . .
(Sometimes your “best” is kinda weird . . . but that can be a good thing!)
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Fear of public speaking . . .
(Has this one been keeping you down? Here’s your guide to overcome fear of public speaking.)
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Fear of loneliness . . .
Sort of ironic, right?
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Fear of poverty . . .
What’s your opportunity cost if you spend all of your time scrounging for dough?
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Fear of change . . .
But is it bigger and scarier than your life will be in 5 years, if you don’t change?
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Fear of being judged . . .
Just sayin'.
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Fear of disappointment . . .
When you flip a coin ten times, the first nine flips have nothing to do with the outcome of the last one.
If you failed in the past, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to keep failing.
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Fear of being ashamed . . .
What’s worse, being ashamed at one point or another, or never letting the world see your ideas?
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Fear of being unloved . . .
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