{"id":7290,"date":"2023-09-25T10:05:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/?p=7290"},"modified":"2023-09-25T10:06:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:06:10","slug":"is-fear-holding-you-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/is-fear-holding-you-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Fear Holding You Back From Success?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Fear Factor: Break Free and Reach Your True Potential<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people have one fear or another. Be it spiders, snakes, heights or even of all things, success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of not being successful? <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7291\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-jill-wellington-40815.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-jill-wellington-40815-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-jill-wellington-40815-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-jill-wellington-40815-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-jill-wellington-40815-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-jill-wellington-40815-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seems like a crazy notion but it\u2019s one of the top reasons people do not thrive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people can relate to a fear of failure because let\u2019s face it, everyone has doubts now and then.\u00a0 It&#8217;s that sneaky voice in our heads that tells us we&#8217;re not good enough, smart enough, or not worthy enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Fear of Success:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you heard that right &#8211; fear of success. Some people fear success and don\u2019t even know it.\u00a0 People often worry about the responsibilities and expectations that come with success. But remember, success is not a scary beast; it&#8217;s the reward for your hard work and determination. It\u2019s why we do what we do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here&#8217;s the kicker: most of the time, fears are as real as unicorns! (Shhhhh, unicorns are not real)\u00a0 It&#8217;s high time we banish our fears and unleash our full potential. So, grab your courage as we dive into taking steps to conquer our fears together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What happens if you DO achieve success?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to starting or building a business what happens if your business is successful?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you won\u2019t have time for family or friends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you think you\u2019re not smart enough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t be able to attract any clients\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But maybe just maybe it\u2019s everything you\u2019ve dreamed of<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear, whether of failure or success can be dealt with. Fear was designed to keep us safe. Our brain thinks it\u2019s protecting us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very possible to override fears. Recognize them, deal with them, and move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips to attack any fears head on:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acknowledge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Notice that you have fear. Instead of drowning in fear, notice it is there and let it go.\u00a0 When you think, \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with me\u201d or \u201cWhy can\u2019t I get this\u201d flip the switch and recognize, \u201cI have this fear, but I can figure it out\u201d or \u201cWho can I ask for help to see past this situation\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be like Elsa and just Let It Go!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Baby Steps: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a goal it can feel overwhelming, but when you break it down into smaller steps it can be more manageable. When you have a large monetary goal it can seem unattainable. If you know you need to sell 60 items of your product each month to reach your goal that may seem like a lot, but when you break it down to only 2 a day it suddenly seems simple.\u00a0 Take things one step at a time.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do Things That Scare You: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face your fears and do it anyway.\u00a0 Ask yourself, \u201cWhat\u2019s the worst that can happen\u201d? On the flip side, \u201cWhat\u2019s the BEST that can happen\u201d? Do it anyway!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get Clear: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take quiet time to get clear on what you want and then make a plan. Knowing what you\u2019re going to do will make the journey to success easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is short. Maybe you want to make a difference. Just think what can you accomplish if you do a little every day.\u00a0 Little actions lead to big rewards. Stay true to yourself and you will go far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the grand theater of life, fears are like the costume changes that add drama and intrigue to the story.\u00a0 It&#8217;s time to shine the spotlight on your dreams, aspirations, and ambitions. So, gather your wit, humor, and a dose of courage, and let&#8217;s unmask these imaginary fears, one laugh at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embrace life&#8217;s uncertainties, dance with your fears, and watch how brilliantly you light up the stage of your own existence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200aIf you\u2019re looking to create a new life by building a profitable, passive, online income business with a step-by-step blueprint WITHOUT doing any selling, we recommend trying out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startlivingbig.com\/Webinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>CLICKBANK SUPER FUNNEL FREE webinar<\/i><\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hosted by John Thornhill himself. You can finally learn how you can succeed in the world of affiliate marketing.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startlivingbig.com\/Webinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b><i>Click here to watch the free webinar.<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a guest blog post written by Debi Pawzos at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startlivingbig.com\"><b><i>StartLivingBig.com<\/i><\/b><\/a> If you wish to be considered for a guest post then please contact me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fear Factor: Break Free and Reach Your True Potential Most people have one fear or another. 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