Why Leaning into Fear Is Your Ticket to the Big Leagues

So you can own the damn game

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Fear. It’s that insidious opponent, always lurking, always strategizing ways to knock you out cold.

“Fear is the silent destroyer of dreams.” — Gary Haugen

Forget the childhood boogeyman; adult fear is the heavyweight champion of dread. It’s the inner critic that whispers you’re a fraud when you step into a room of high-achievers. It’s the mental shackle holding you back from going all in on that moonshot goal, all because you’re afraid of what people might say.

But let’s get real: dodging fear only gives it more juice. You’re basically feeding the beast every time you duck and hide. Want to dismantle its power? You’ve got to lean into it like you’ve never leaned before. That’s not just bravery; it’s your golden ticket to living a life less ordinary.

So, how do you go from fear-stricken to fearless?

Let’s cut the fluff and get down to tactics.

Dissecting the Demon: Know What You’re Up Against

The first step, put that fear under the microscope. List it out — every last dreadful detail.