What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
A fairly short, free, and verifiable guide to help you get started towards your goal
From a young age, we are bombarded with messages about who we should be and how we should behave. These messages often tell us that it's wrong to be outspoken, aggressive, or powerful. We are judged based on our accents, intonation, family privileges or lack of. As a result, we internalise these negative messages and hold ourselves back from reaching our full potential.
Getting rid of these internal barriers is critical to gaining power and achieving success. It's time to start breaking down these barriers and reclaiming our power. In this article, we'll explore some of the internal obstacles that might be holding you back and offer tips on how to overcome them.
Internal obstacles are rarely discussed and often underplayed, but they deserve a lot more attention because they are under our own control. Some of the most common internal barriers are fear, self-doubt, lack of confidence, negative self-talk, and procrastination.
Internalise the Revolution
To overcome these barriers, we need to start internalising the revolution. We need to start believing in ourselves and our abilities. Here are some tips to help you get started:
Challenge your negative self-talk: Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts about yourself, challenge them. Ask yourself if they are rational, and if they are not, let them go.
Visualize success: Visualize yourself succeeding in your goals. This will help you build confidence and overcome your fears.
Take small steps: Break your goals down into small, achievable steps. This will make them more manageable and help you overcome procrastination.
Surround yourself with positive people: Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your abilities. They will help you stay motivated and on track.
Believe in yourself: Remember that you are capable of achieving great things. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and you will start to see real progress.
The World Needs Your Greatness
You are a promise for a more equal and better world. I hope you will take life more seriously. I hope you will find something you love doing and you will do it with all you’ve got. I hope you go all the way to the top.
Begin by setting your sights high and putting in your best effort. I hope you discover genuine purpose, satisfaction, and enthusiasm in your life. I hope you confront challenging moments with fortitude and emerge even stronger. I hope you find the equilibrium you desire, while staying alert to potential obstacles. And I hope you have the courage to pursue your professional ambitions and make a positive impact on the world. Remember, the world is counting on you to be a catalyst for change.
So please ask youself: what would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.