Quick Tip – Embrace Fear

Seek intensity – Issue #90

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” ― George Addair

You can’t escape all risks in life. Success requires knowing what risks to take and which ones to avoid.

There will also be times that you are afraid. Afraid of looking like a fool. Afraid of failing.

Successful people aren’t fearless. They just don’t let fear master them.

The best things in life happen when you conquer your fear and live with intensity. Nothing worth having comes easy.

You become complacent when work is familiar, and life is comfortable. I’ve been there. It feels like everything is in a smooth and easy groove.

It’s tempting to rest in this state. It does feel good. Life usually is so stressful, so why make waves?

The problem is that comfort leads to stagnation. If you’re not growing, you’re falling behind. This is especially true at work.

Personal and professional development are uncomfortable. It is hard work. It does require intensity, and you will be afraid of failing.

Embrace that fear and push through it. Otherwise, your eventual failure is a certainty.