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Tip: Quantify What You're Afraid Of

by Jonathan 2.0 Banned
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So I'm working on a new Copywriting venture and suddenly I began being afraid: Mostly fear of "Failure" and "Being criticized."

However, I then remembered something I read years ago from Bob Parsons (GoDaddy.com Founder.) And it made a World of difference. I realized that although my fear was unlikely, that if indeed it did happen, I could handle it. And, even learn from it. Which is what I advise here often.

Here's the advice from Bob that I'm referring to.

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With regard to whatever worries you, not only accept the worst thing that could happen, but make it a point to quantify what the worst thing could be. Very seldom will the worst consequence be anywhere near as bad as a cloud of "undefined consequences."
www.bobparsons.me/bp_16_rules.php

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If you're experiencing fear (which we all do at some point) then consider doing this simple exercise. Because it will reduce your fear significantly.

HTH. : )
#afraid #quantify #tip
  • Profile picture of the author Dain Supero
    Good point Jonathan.

    The known is always less unnerving than the unknown.

    Except for Chuck Norris. Nothing is more unnerving than Chuck Norris.
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  • Profile picture of the author DreBeltrami
    Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

    So I'm working on a new Copywriting venture and suddenly I began being afraid: Mostly fear of "Failure" and "Being criticized."

    However, I then remembered something I read years ago from Bob Parsons (GoDaddy.com Founder.) And it made a World of difference. I realized that although my fear was unlikely, that if indeed it did happen, I could handle it. And, even learn from it. Which is what I advise here often.

    Here's the advice from Bob that I'm referring to.

    ...

    With regard to whatever worries you, not only accept the worst thing that could happen, but make it a point to quantify what the worst thing could be. Very seldom will the worst consequence be anywhere near as bad as a cloud of "undefined consequences."
    www.bobparsons.me/bp_16_rules.php

    ...

    If you're experiencing fear (which we all do at some point) then consider doing this simple exercise. Because it will reduce your fear significantly.

    HTH. : )
    Great reminder! We tend to give things much more power over us than they really dictate. I always say "get brutally honest with yourself". Our external "lies" are the most damning AND the hardest to shake off sometimes.

    If we think back on our past "failures" most of us will find the TRUE flops still have very little affect of where we are today.
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  • Profile picture of the author Trey Morgan
    I believe in attacking fears head-on. Fear will prevent you from being successful, so you need to overcome that fear quickly, because if you avoid it, you will also be avoiding success. Expose yourself to that fear on a regular basis and eventually it will subside.
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  • Profile picture of the author origin
    I learned from Dale Carnegie, unless your arm or leg is going to fall of, or if you are going to lose an eye, or someone you love or care for is going to get hurt, what worse can happen?
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  • Profile picture of the author JessUBotNinja
    This reminds me of a great bit from the 4 Hour Work Week... Honestly, we need to consciously consider what is the absolute worst case scenario when we are afraid to do something. More times than not the over the top absolute worst thing in the world is highly unlikely and the probable circumstance is very manageable. Blow up your fear into the greatest proportions and then realize how silly you are being, then take the leap!
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    Whatever you put your attention on grows. So the last thing you'll catch me doing is quantifying or qualifying my fears. Always look for the good.
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    • Profile picture of the author grantveronica
      "Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst." Been doing this for a long time and it's an effective way to handle things even in its worst... because I've prepared for it. There were times when I was caught unprepared but I know it's an indispensable thing in life and I faced it, fearless or not. Everyone has their fears and it's something we can't always avoid. Like any other negative feeling, it drives us to become more positive in handling life situations.

      Thanks for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author beastwood
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    Ever been scared of going into the sea because you don't know what is on the other end? I guess its what they call the fear of the unknown. I think the sense of knowing what is to come is the best way to prepare ourselves. Knowing the worst case scenario will prepare you and from my experience, it rarely happens.
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  • Profile picture of the author SmartOnlineIncomes
    Thank you so much for the word of encouragement that you have offered here. This will not only encourage you but will also encourage us as we venture in that area also soon as possible.
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