We all have had times when we decide on taking on an exciting project. We burst out of the starting line with plenty of energy.
Then we have a let down. We become hesitant, tentative, and often we stop altogether. Then we realize that we are not doing anything to keep our progress going toward that original project. We are out of gas.
What happened?
It could be a combination of several factors. Maybe you jumped into a new project without enough thought and planning. Maybe the goal was not right for you, or you do not have the passion for it now that you think about it.
It could be the result of poor time management. Perhaps it was caused by not getting enough sleep. It could be a lot of things.
More often than not, fear is the cause of our getting derailed on our track toward our goal.
Action will eliminate fear. But what action to we take? What is the right action? First we need to recognize when we are subject to a real fear. Then we must deal with that fear in the most direct way. Here is an example of directly dealing with a bothersome situation.
In the Navy there was a guy who was spreading untrue rumors about me. I learned about it on watch in the engine room one night. I could not wait for the four hours to end, so I could go and tell him in no uncertain terms to stop.
When I was relieved from watch it was just before midnight. I went directly to his bed and said, "Anderson, wake up!" I told him never to say anything about me, but from now on he was going to say it to me. No more of this stuff behind my back!
I dealt with him directly, shined the light on the problem, and took immediate action. He never gossiped about me again. We were able to work together mostly in harmony.
This is the approach I recommend you take when you deal with your fears, real or imagined. The main thing, I believe, is to accept the fact that the fear is real. Then you can take direct action to clear it away.
I see my grandchildren learning to play baseball. Some are hesitant to go to the plate when it is their turn to bat. They have a fear they will strike out. I remember I did as a kid. It was a long time before I realized that major league players strike out and do other things and do not reach first base around 70% of the time. So we need to keep it all in perspective.
Then we have a let down. We become hesitant, tentative, and often we stop altogether. Then we realize that we are not doing anything to keep our progress going toward that original project. We are out of gas.
What happened?
It could be a combination of several factors. Maybe you jumped into a new project without enough thought and planning. Maybe the goal was not right for you, or you do not have the passion for it now that you think about it.
It could be the result of poor time management. Perhaps it was caused by not getting enough sleep. It could be a lot of things.
More often than not, fear is the cause of our getting derailed on our track toward our goal.
Action will eliminate fear. But what action to we take? What is the right action? First we need to recognize when we are subject to a real fear. Then we must deal with that fear in the most direct way. Here is an example of directly dealing with a bothersome situation.
In the Navy there was a guy who was spreading untrue rumors about me. I learned about it on watch in the engine room one night. I could not wait for the four hours to end, so I could go and tell him in no uncertain terms to stop.
When I was relieved from watch it was just before midnight. I went directly to his bed and said, "Anderson, wake up!" I told him never to say anything about me, but from now on he was going to say it to me. No more of this stuff behind my back!
I dealt with him directly, shined the light on the problem, and took immediate action. He never gossiped about me again. We were able to work together mostly in harmony.
This is the approach I recommend you take when you deal with your fears, real or imagined. The main thing, I believe, is to accept the fact that the fear is real. Then you can take direct action to clear it away.
I see my grandchildren learning to play baseball. Some are hesitant to go to the plate when it is their turn to bat. They have a fear they will strike out. I remember I did as a kid. It was a long time before I realized that major league players strike out and do other things and do not reach first base around 70% of the time. So we need to keep it all in perspective.
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