How To Overcome Fear Of Failure - And Why You've Not Actually Failed!
Fear of failure is commonplace. It holds many back from success in life and business.
How about you? Have you found yourself falling into the trap of fear of failure? Are you procrastinating because you're afraid that something might go wrong and cause you to fail?
If that is true for you, then today's Short Thoughts video will help you greatly. You can watch it by clicking the thumbnail image below.
And Here's Why You'll Not Actually Fail
In truth, there are only two real failures in life and business. The first is if you don't get started, in the first place.
So stop procrastinating and holding back from getting off the starting post! The moment you actually start, is the moment you've taken the first step to success!
Indeed, as the saying goes:
"Success is the journey,
Not the destination."
So, once you get started, you're already a success!
And there's more...
A Paradigm Shift
This is something that I feel really needs to change. There really does need to be a major paradigm shift around fear. We need to redefine fear. And that is exactly what I am going to do, right now!
You see, it's not actually a fail if you don't achieve your goal. It's a fall!
Did you notice the difference? Change the 'i' in 'fail' to an 'l' and it's a 'fall'.
But there's more to it than just changing one letter.
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You see, the fact that it's a fall means that you can get back up and start again. And that leads us to the second real failure in life and business - not getting back up again when you fall - or get knocked down.
And if you do get knocked down or fall, then you must get back up. It's your choice whether you do get up. But you must get up if you want to continue on the road of success. Getting back up and continuing on the journey is another milestone in your success journey. And it will set you apart from all those who have given up and not gotten back up. They are the ones who have failed. But that is not you. You're better than that! So, you need to get back up!
Learn The Lessons And Keep Moving Forward
We've seen that there are, actually, only two real failures in life:
Everything else - every time you fall (not fail) - is merely a lesson in how not to accomplish that which you wish to achieve.
So, take each lesson to heart. Learn from it, and then get back up and start again, taking a different approach to your goal.
You're Not Alone
The road to achieving your goal(s) does not have to be a lonely journey. In fact, you'll be more likely to succeed in reaching your desired outcome if you do take someone along with you.
No mountain climber of Mount Everest ever goes it alone. (It would be dangerous for them to go up there alone!) They always have a team behind them. Each team member has their assigned role in ensuring the mountain climber reaches his/her target safely and smoothly.
Likewise, when you have a team behind you, each fulfilling a role that you perhaps are not best suited to - but that needs to be done to get you to your goal, then you'll be more likely to get to and cross the finish line you're aiming for.
And most important to the mountain climber is their Sherpa. This is someone who knows the territory well; knows the danger points; knows the pitfalls to avoid; knows the smoothest, easiest, most direct route. The Sherpa is key to the mountain climber's safe arrival at his/her destination.
And, in the same way, having a coach or mentor to guide you along the best route in your journey toward your goal, will ensure you get there. A coach or mentor will likely have been on the same journey themselves. They will know the terrain and will be able to help you avoid the pitfalls, and lead you through the smoothest, least painful or less challenging route.
Are looking to embark on a journey to achieve a goal in business or furthering your career? Do you, perhaps, feel a little apprehensive or unsure of the best route to take, to get you started on your journey toward your desired outcome? Is there something inside you - you're not sure what it is, you can't quite put your finger on it - that is holding you back?
I'm here to help you. I have over two decades of business experience and more than 40 years (having started when I was just eight years of age) of public speaking experience. And I have fallen down many pitfalls along the way. I truly want to help you avoid those same pitfalls. And I've learned a plethora of tried and tested routes to success in both public speaking and business. I know what works and what does not. And I want to impart this knowledge to you.
This is why I am here to offer my coaching and mentoring services to you. We can start with a free, no-obligation, 20 to 30 minute Discovery Coaching Call, where I can find out more about your desired goal, give you some pointers to get you off the starting post and onto your success journey, and then you can decide (the ball will always be in your court) whether you want to learn more from me.
So, don't allow yourself to be held back by fear of failure; book a call with me today, via my Coaching And Mentoring page. It will be my honour and privilege to be a part of your success journey and help you achieve your desired outcome along the best, smoothest route for you.