Fear displays itself by forcing us to hide.
We may not get the applause we hope for. Maybe no applause.
The idea won’t stick or make enough money.
We should not hide but instead dance with this fear and work it out. Maybe it’s realistic as a fear, maybe it’s just holding us back.
Fear shows in many ways.
One way I’ve noticed it recently is in avoidance.
Avoiding going back to the gym because I’m afraid I won’t get any stronger.
Avoiding that conversation because the person might not like you.
Avoiding stepping out because it might not work.
I know in my gut when fear is driving my avoidance. I’m going to try to fight that fear more often by labeling it, then doing something creative about it.
I’m here for the long haul. I don’t want to leave half way through.
I’m going to be sure to invest in parts of my life that are long term, important parts.
I’ve realized this requires more listening, less speaking, more humility, less assuming.
Long haul is a tough route but so integral.
Any shortcut has its benefits. I love a good shortcut.
I forget often that it has downsides too.
If I fake it till I make it, will it really be a part of me? This shortcut gives me a hard time.
It is what brought them here. It is what defines what they carry in. It is what will dictate how they decide to go forward.
It matters more than we like to admit because we have little control over it. The control we do have is to edit the environment to fit their story.
We have to consider the other.
When we recruit others, bring others in, invite to the ‘party’, we should be aware of the following:
We have a responsibility to offer and develop buy-in for projects, proposals, events, products that we believe in. Our message must be clear and include the value added to that person. We must consider the other first.
A shepherd has the sheep’s interest at the core. They are concerned with the well being of the herd and will do anything to keep it safe. We can ‘shepherd’ people away from their problems. It’s okay if that means selling them or gaining buy in on something we are passionate about!
phil invites 