by Dream Team | Sep 9, 2015 | blog |
Ever wonder how they do it? How do some people manage to take extraordinary risks and still cruise through life? You know the ones I’m talking about – everything seems to work out well for them. They are rocking it in business and going gangbusters when it comes to relationships. It’s hard not to ask then: Are these people born with innate superpowers? Are they born lucky or do they face fears like we do every day? I don’t know about you, but for me, relying on fate when it comes to facing your fears is not such a great strategy to live life. It leaves you helpless. Because I’m pretty sure everyone faces the same fears, the most common one being the fear of failure; only that some people choose to pass through it rather than try to dodge it. I know what you’re thinking now. How do I do that? Here’s how. 21 Ways to Get Rid of Your Fear of Failure Once and for All 1. Identify your fear Before you can overcome it, become aware that you’re experiencing fear. Next, identify whether it’s a Level 1, 2 or 3 type. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers talks about the three levels. Level 1 is the surface story – things that “happen” or those that require action. Example: aging, losing weight etc. Level 2 fears involve the ego. For example, someone who’s afraid of going to parties may actually be protecting themselves from making new friends and having intimate relationships. Level 3 is the “biggest fear” of all – “I...
