John Veney: Taming the Beast of Fear

When it comes to your personal or organizational success this Beast called FEAR must be conquered. If not failure is certain.

First, let’s find out what fear is. I have heard the acronym for FEAR:

False
Evidence
Appearing
Real

It is a known fact that the majority of things we fear or feel apprehensive about never come to pass. So, we bombard our minds with doubt and unbelief which in turn paralyzes our ability to go forward and succeed. If you are trapped in a cycle of underachievement because of FEAR, here are 5 steps to help you overcome this beast:

1. New project, New Venture. Going to a New School or Job always carries with it a bit of uncertainty. Why, it’s all new to you. Learn to embrace the anxiousness and the unknown. Remember, everyone else is feeling the same way.

2. Be BOLD when entering a NEW arena. Be an Ice Breaker. Be the first one to start a conversation. Help put others at ease. For the individuals who can do this great rewards will follow. People will look at you as a leader.

3. Use Self-Talk to stabilize your emotions. I for one pray and it always brings a great level of calm.

   Realize the event or gathering is only a small portion of your life. As human beings we have the tendency to make things seem much bigger and more ominous than they really are.

4. People are People. In other words they are just like you. They have issues, families, work, school, children and more. The old adage “The billionaire puts his or her pants on the same way as you do, one leg at a time.”

5. ACCEPT your STRENGTHS. Realize that No one is better than you. No one has been made like you. Focus on your strengths and not you weaknesses. What would you like to accomplish with your life? Meditate on the possibilities. Write them down. Create a Plan of Action. Then go for it.

You have what it takes to succeed in life. Do not measure your level of success against another’s. The things that drive you and make you tick, that thing which motivates you to succeed is different from your boss’ or some competitor’s.

You are a unique creation and no one can succeed for you except you. Find out what that catalyst is, find out what motivates you to go forward and use it for your success. Learn to succeed on your terms without fear, doubt and unbelief. Your success is waiting for you.