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Fear.
What’s your biggest fear? Heights? Snakes? Airplanes? 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?
The same circuit that jolted humans to fight or flee from a wooly mammoth now gets activated when you’re nervous about a first date.
Long long ago, humans were probably more in tune with their fear circuits . . . because the 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 realized 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.
If you want to be like other successful people, you must first overcome your fears. It’s crucial that you learn how to stop living in fear.
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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 my fear worth holding onto?
This is the fear that keeps you from even trying.
It also keeps you from learning the valuable lessons that are gained only from a failure.
If you hold onto this fear, you’ll end up sabotaging your efforts to accomplish your goals and dreams.
If you’ve ever met someone who seems like they’re just high on life, they probably ditched this fear a while ago. It keeps you from really putting yourself out there, and doing your best.
(Sometimes your “best” is kinda weird . . . but that can be a good thing!)
This one actually hurts others as much as it hurts you. That’s because it prevents people from seeing your passion, and your brilliance.
(Has this one been keeping you down? Here’s our guide to help you overcome the fear of public speaking.)
This fear’s responsible for the “wall” some people put up, to keep from getting too close.
Sort of ironic, right?
Scarcity mindsets rarely have high returns. Worry about losing money, and your financial decisions will be clouded. Alternatively, you may subject yourself to “workaholism.”
What’s your opportunity cost if you spend all of your time scrounging for dough?
Change is big and scary, at least as far as your brain is concerned.
But is it bigger and scarier than your life will be in 5 years if you don’t change
Just like fear #3, this one keeps you from expressing yourself fully. Who cares if a few people roll their eyes and judge you if a few more people are truly inspired by your uniqueness? Just sayin’.
If you’ve ever failed at anything—business, relationships, whatever—you may be haunted by those memories.
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.
That’s one unpleasant emotion. We’ll do almost anything to avoid it, including sacrificing opportunities to shine.
What’s worse, being ashamed at one point or another, or never letting the world see your ideas?
Ouch. It hurts a little just thinking about this one. Social bonds are crucial for humans to survive, and especially crucial if you want to thrive. If you worry that people won’t love you, you may be more likely to stick to the ones who seem to—even if the relationship is unhealthy.
Did any of those fears resonate? (If not, congratulations! You are one shockingly fearless human.)
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