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3 Lessons My TEDx Talk Taught Me About Fear, Self-Doubt & Going After Big Goals

Fear Almost Stopped Me I wanted to give a TEDx Talk for a long time. I wanted to stand on that famous red circle and share a message I believed could make a difference. But wanting to do something and actually doing it are two very different things. The TEDx stage intimidated me. What if […]

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Fear and Self Doubt holding you back? Let’s be honest for a second. Have you ever had an idea for a business, a career change, or a new direction in your life… and then immediately shut it down because of one thought? “What will people think?” If so, you are not alone. In fact, this […]

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Fear of Success: Why You’re Scared of Achieving Your Dream Business

Fear of Success: The Hidden Reason You’re Not Launching Your Dream Business Have you ever been more afraid of your dream coming true than of it failing? Sounds strange at first, but then the reality sinks in. We’re used to talking about fear of failure. Fear of losing money, looking foolish, or the fear of […]

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