Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

This week, I have presented five irrational fears:

1. Fear of the Unknown
2. Fear of Failure
3. Fear of Commitment
4. Fear of Disapproval
5. Fear of Success

In additional to the topic-specific suggestions I have offered for overcoming each of these fears, I would like to suggest one all-encompassing strategy for annihilating trepidation in all facets of your life: put a time limit on the driver of your fear.

For people who feel immobilized by worry, putting an expiration date on the time period in question is a very effective strategy. Commit to try a new idea for three months. Bind yourself to trusting the unknowable future for one month. Try on one year of maximum success. When the clock runs out, you are free to choose between returning to your previous way of life or embracing the new. You have risked nothing but a short amount of time.

Filed under: Career Limiting Behavior
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