Success
Lives Just Beyond Fear
Quote Of The Day
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"Courage is a special
kind of knowledge; the knowledge of how
to fear what ought to be feared and how
not to fear what ought not to be
feared."
David Ben-Gurion
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There are times when simply thinking positively
won’t move you past your fear and anxiety. There
are times when only grinding it out is what you must
do.
The
Evangelical speaker Joyce Meyer says, “If you’re
afraid to do it, just DO IT AFRAID.” No one will
blame you for being fearful—what you will be blamed
for is letting that fear immobilize you. So no
matter what it takes, keep moving.
Fear
is much like a quagmire—it slurps at our feet and if
we stand still long enough, it begins to suck us
down. It’s hard to get out of, but it is possible.
If
you’re stuck in fear as you shoot for success, there
are several ways out:
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First, consider the source. Where did the fear
come from? Have you been dwelling on the
difficulties instead of the opportunities? Have
you been listening to those who are cynics and
pessimists, instead of coaching yourself with
positive words and people? If so, MOVE ON. GET
AWAY from people and situations that drag you
down.
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Second, take your checklist and note what you
HAVE accomplished. Look at your list of goals
and the baby steps you’re taking to get there,
and on a separate sheet of paper (or a separate
document in your computer), begin to list
everything you have accomplished. This will
begin to empower you to move on and leave the
fear behind.
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Third, take stock of your talents and skills.
Fear often tells us that we “don’t have what it
takes…” Show fear as the liar it is: list your
skills, all your positive attributes. Then look
at the problem again, after you have a new
appreciation for your God-given talents and
abilities.
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Fourth, don’t underestimate the power of
prayer. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs,
there is an amazing power that comes from
releasing your fear to a God Who loves you and
is looking out for you. Don’t bottle the fear
up—let it go. You don’t need it anyhow!
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Finally, remember this acronym when facing fear:
F=
False
E=
Evidence
A=Appearing
R=Real
For
that’s really what fear is—it is an unrealistic look
(false look) at something and attempting to make you
believe it (appearing to be real).
Once
you know these things, you’ll be able to move past
your fear and on to the next step you need to be
successful!
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Recommended Listening |
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Seven Things That Steal Your Joy by Joyce
Meyer –
The author examines the seven
pitfalls that prevent most people from
living a joyful life and offers a ways to
overcome each of them. Then, in her honest
and straightforward style, she encourages
listeners to make the decision to enjoy
life—not just once in a while or when things
are going well, but in every
circumstance—every day. |
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