What fears do you have? Public speaking? Jumping from an airplane? Talking to your boss? Do you fear being embarrassed or looking foolish? Do you fear failure? We can probably all relate to these fears to a degree. What are we not accomplishing because we allow these fears to limit us? What new power could you gain from attempting that thing that scares you?
For the last four years, I have had a quote from the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh taped to my computer monitor at work .
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
That quote has helped move me to action and over come fear. When I come up with an idea or plan and immediately begin telling myself all of the scary consequences that I might face if I mess up, I read that quote and remind myself that if I don't attempt anything,... I won't have much of a life.
What is that great idea you have that you have been afraid to do? Who is that person you need to talk to but have been shying away from? What is that thing you need to do, personally or at work, to show that you are bigger than your fears?
I wish you all the best as you do that thing that scares you.
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