WHAT IF...?

#SYL 03

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Dear Global Star?,

YOU: What if I fall??

ME: oh, my darling what if you fly…

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Life itself is risky and so are your decisions. Whatever decision you make comes with its consequence.

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I had a conversation with a mentee recently and all I could hear from her was “What if this and what if that”. As uncomfortable as I was hearing her give those excuses, I could relate but my reaction was “What If not”

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Many people fall into this category of “What If” especially the negative part of it. This syndrome stems up from self-doubt, procrastination and unwillingness.

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Have you asked yourself “what if”? what if I make that post and I don’t get engagements?, what if I want to collaborate with some brands and they say No?, what if LinkedIn is not for me? These questions can both make you feel like you have escaped the reality of things or it could be haunting, as it invites you to explore alternative scenarios and imagine different outcomes.

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If you have never tried, how will you know?

I was speaking to my mum about this topic and she said something really striking??

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“The devil always finds a way to work on our minds whispering these “What Ifs” but the only way to shut him out is to ask what if not and swing into action almost immediately".

It really struck a nerve and I believe it spoke to you too.

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These “What Ifs” may have made you to hide your light from the world but for how long?

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You can never tell if in showing up, people will show up too. You can never tell if selling yourself unashamedly is going to bring that client you never thought you could onboard.

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So, I am asking you to shun that voice that keeps asking you what if (negatively).

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Remember, that what if is not just a question, but a mindset. By opening your heart and embracing the uncertainties of life, you would find new ways to grow and learn.

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If your mind can conceive you failing, it has the capacity to conceive you succeeding.

If you can risk not trying, why not risk trying.

If you can choose to give up even before you start, why not choose not to give up even after you start.

If you choose not to show up then you can make the decision to show up.

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This is to tell you that you aren’t just wired to think negatively. You have the power to choose positive things and allow them rule your mind.

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Therefore, I challenge you today to act despite the negative questions stirred up in your mind personally and professionally and turn them into the affirmative.

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Let me conclude with is;

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YOU: What if I fail?

ME: oh, my darling what if you succeed?

Look on the bright side

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Have a great weekend

I can’t wait to write you again, until then keep shining your light.

Your Fellow Global Star? ,

Chika Ike-ojukwu??