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your fear to make for you? What are you not doing because you’re scared?
I’ve found that it is helpful to write down your fears. Once you have defined the fear, answer these next four questions.
1. Why are you scared? Be real here. You’re the only one who is going to read this.
download the Google Tasks extension in the Chrome web browser for functionality outside of Gmail. Plus, if you use Google services on multiple devices (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) and your account is synced across these devices, you’ll have access to Tasks wherever you are. Your lists stay updated regardless of which device you use. KEEP YOURSELF REMINDED If you regularly use Google Calendar, Reminders is a breeze to use. It works much like a typical calendar event. Set a reminder for a single or repeating time. When you click a time on the calendar, click Reminder at the top of the event box. Once the reminder is set, it will stay on the calendar until you mark it as done. Additionally, an alert will pop up a few minutes before a scheduled reminder, ensuring you don’t forget a thing. The Reminders feature is ideal for keeping you apprised of calls, meetings, and just about everything you need to accomplish during the day. Much like Tasks, any reminders you create
Google is all about features. Their services, from Gmail to Drive, are packed with so many features, many users aren’t even aware of the full scope of options at their fingertips. Take, for example, two such features: Reminders and Tasks. Both are designed to boost workflow by keeping you on task and productive throughout the day. But did you know these features existed? STAY ON TASK Let’s take a look at Tasks . In Gmail, quickly access Tasks in the menu under Mail by clicking the down arrow. Click Tasks and a task list will appear in the window, allowing you to add tasks and make lists as needed. You can include due dates, notes, and create multiple lists for different purposes. Make a to-do list of the week’s projects, list off the people you need to call or email, or create a list of supplies you need for the office. Having a list right next to your email keeps everything in one convenient place so you don’t have to jump between windows. You can also
2. What impact is this fear currently having on your life or business?
3. Reality check: Is this fear justified, or are you blowing things out of proportion?
4. What will life be like 10 or 20 years from now if you don’t confront this fear and overcome it?
I’ll give you a personal example.
The Fear: I’m scared that I’ll one day lose everything I’ve built and be poor again.
Why? I was very poor growing up, and as a teenage dad, I wasn’t exactly swimming in cash. Despite owning businesses, I went through phases during most of my 20s where I had money, and then other times was totally broke and couldn’t afford bread and milk. The thought of struggling like that again makes me very fiscally conservative. The Reality: The odds of being broke like that again are slim. I can outwork most challenges, and the connections I’ve made along my entrepreneurial journey can’t be taken away. The Impact: As I always say, if you’re not growing in business, you’re moving backward. If I don’t invest and take calculated risks, I’ll increase my chances of becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy five or 10 years from now.
A Newsletter Pro Original The first thing you should know about Bert is that he’s a dad to two great kids — an 8-year-old son named Landon, and a 5-year-old daughter named Adalayne. They keep him busy with their activities — school, baseball, and soccer — and he wouldn’t trade it for the world. bag that the final issue came in.” Bert still loves to read comic books and graphic novels, a passion he now shares with his own son. Bert is also passionate about running and is an avid marathoner. “It keeps me motivated in life,” Bert says. “If I’m training, I know I need to get the run in. If I apply this dedication to other things, I know I can accomplish them too.” BERT KELLY
Typically, I’d go even deeper in my analysis, but for the sake of space I’ll leave it at that.
One of the most important things for your own personal development is to be introspective. If you’re not clear on who you are and why you’re making the decisions you’re making, you’ll increase the odds of making a bad choice, which may justify the fear and keep you stuck in an endless loop of fear and failure.
Bert talks about his own childhood in the Detroit area, riding his bike to 7/11 to get Slurpees. Then he’d hit the comic store across the street. “The ‘Death of Superman’ story arc happened in 1992 when I was 12 years old,” he says. “I’ll never forget seeing that red bloody ‘S’ on the sealed black plastic
He’s applied that dedication to a lot of things, including woodworking. He learned this skill from his grandfather. “He really loved woodworking, and I spent a lot of time with him when I was a kid. When I work on something, it’s like putting a puzzle
Work today to identify your fears and tackle them head on. Don’t let them steer your ship.
– Shaun
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