I think life is a constant stream of asking and answering the question “What’s Next?” When you’re at the start of project (hearing an idea you like for the very first time) and you want to put that idea into action as soon as possible, you’ll typically ask “What’s Next?” — as in “what’s the […]
If this was truly a good idea, wouldn’t someone have thought of it before? I know what the numbers are saying, but my gut just tells me something different. Maybe now isn’t the right time… perhaps we should wait. This article concludes the series of advice for dealing with the individual fears that prevent people […]
Few people want to go out on limb all by themselves to show support for an idea without knowing who else will be backing the project. No one wants to be left standing alone outside the group feeling stranded and exposed. This article continues the break down of dealing with the individual fears that prevent […]
The people who exhibit Fear of Risk don’t usually manifest as such. Their response will come off as a much more well thought-out and considered response. It will sound completely reasonable: “Seems a little ‘iffy’ to me. It’s much safer if we keep doing what we’ve always done” and THAT’S what makes Fear of Risk […]
That idea will never get approved. We tried something like that before and it didn’t work in the past, and it’s not going to work now. Pessimism: The guiding philosophy of some people who just seem to be allergic to the idea that it’s possible for things to go right every once in a while. This […]
Sure, change is inevitable — but how about you go first? People might not like the way things are, but it’s a lot easier to complain about stuff than to make any improvements. This article continues the break down of dealing with the individual fears that prevent people from taking action on ideas with today’s […]
Too many people out there worry about what others think about them based on who they associate with and what kind of ideas they embrace. The judgment of other people is not your responsibility. If you start worry about what other people think of you, you’ll never get anything else accomplished. Continuing the break down […]