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Have you ever been afraid to take up something new? I have, I had the chance to develop software in the past and I literally walked away from it. And the only reason for it is fear. I was afraid to fail. I thought don't have what it takes. I thought I did not have enough experience to take on the that project. By walking away from that lid-lifting experiences I missed the chance to grow technically.
There is a saying that goes, we regret not because of what we have done but because of what we did not do. And that's exactly what I felt. Looking back, I realized that I could have passionately pursued the project and who knows it might have succeeded. And my confidence and experience could have multiplied. But I did not do anything, instead I walked away inventing an excuse as to why I will not (could not) do it. I regretted not doing that project.
But last week, I meet my client (another client from the one I walked away from) and we already 'inked' the deal. So now I am doing a project that I was very afraid to do in the past. My girlfriend asked me if I am afraid that I could not finish it. "No, I know it will be finished", I answered her. Somehow a new sense of confidence has engulfed me. I now know that what stops me from succeeding are self-limiting beliefs rooted in fear.
So how did my attitude changed from somebody who walks away from a project to somebody who embraces one? Simple. These past two weeks, I attended two 'cutting-edge' services, listened to two sermons, attend one toastmasters meeting, and read one book and these four things just came together and they totally challenged the way I look at my performance. Somewhere, while I was reading a book or listening to my pastor's sermon or listening to someone speak, I realized two things.
Number one: Fear is a constant feeling when we attempt to do something new.
Number two: The important thing is to take action.
These two things made me look at a project as an opportunity and not as a failure-producing entity. It got me excited that I can learn something new in the process. This is a new way of seeing and I can attribute it to the environment I was exposed to
in the past two to three weeks.
So what can I encourage you to do this week? I encourage you to:
1. Attend seminars,lectures, and sermons.
There are many so many seminars and lectures available right now so take advantage of them. In my case, I attend to at least two lectures every week, and I take notes during Sunday sermons. I could not tell you how many times the Sunday sermon's has challenged me to live a better life.
2. Take notes.
Write down ideas that that you just learned. Author and speaker, Jim Rohn says, "Don't trust your memory! Take some notes! Taking down notes multiplies your retention skills. Plus this will give you the chance to review some of the things that has made an impact in your life.
3. Read books.
Read books that can challenge your thoughts and stir up your spirit. Visit your local bookstore!
I will talk more about reading books in later posts.
4. Find people who are good role models.
Find role models. These are the people you look up to. Learn from them and be inspired by their lives. In my life there are a handful of people who can speak to my life. When I am with them I do not talk because it's my time to listen. These are the people who unknowingly mentor me.
5. Subscribe to e-zine.
I recommend John Maxwell's e-zine and Jim Rohn's e-zine. Subscribing to e-zine will put positive emails to your inbox. Instead of reading jokes or spending your internet time to unimportant things read these mails and learn from the ideas from these e-zines.
6. Listen to audio books
This is one of the greatest invention since books. Take advantage of this technology.
The idea is to put yourself in an environment that encourages personal growth. This way, you can be exposed to life-changing ideas that can dramatically impact your future.
There is a saying that goes, we regret not because of what we have done but because of what we did not do. And that's exactly what I felt. Looking back, I realized that I could have passionately pursued the project and who knows it might have succeeded. And my confidence and experience could have multiplied. But I did not do anything, instead I walked away inventing an excuse as to why I will not (could not) do it. I regretted not doing that project.
But last week, I meet my client (another client from the one I walked away from) and we already 'inked' the deal. So now I am doing a project that I was very afraid to do in the past. My girlfriend asked me if I am afraid that I could not finish it. "No, I know it will be finished", I answered her. Somehow a new sense of confidence has engulfed me. I now know that what stops me from succeeding are self-limiting beliefs rooted in fear.
So how did my attitude changed from somebody who walks away from a project to somebody who embraces one? Simple. These past two weeks, I attended two 'cutting-edge' services, listened to two sermons, attend one toastmasters meeting, and read one book and these four things just came together and they totally challenged the way I look at my performance. Somewhere, while I was reading a book or listening to my pastor's sermon or listening to someone speak, I realized two things.
Number one: Fear is a constant feeling when we attempt to do something new.
Number two: The important thing is to take action.
These two things made me look at a project as an opportunity and not as a failure-producing entity. It got me excited that I can learn something new in the process. This is a new way of seeing and I can attribute it to the environment I was exposed toin the past two to three weeks.
So what can I encourage you to do this week? I encourage you to:
1. Attend seminars,lectures, and sermons.
There are many so many seminars and lectures available right now so take advantage of them. In my case, I attend to at least two lectures every week, and I take notes during Sunday sermons. I could not tell you how many times the Sunday sermon's has challenged me to live a better life.
2. Take notes.
Write down ideas that that you just learned. Author and speaker, Jim Rohn says, "Don't trust your memory! Take some notes! Taking down notes multiplies your retention skills. Plus this will give you the chance to review some of the things that has made an impact in your life.
3. Read books.
Read books that can challenge your thoughts and stir up your spirit. Visit your local bookstore!
I will talk more about reading books in later posts.
4. Find people who are good role models.
Find role models. These are the people you look up to. Learn from them and be inspired by their lives. In my life there are a handful of people who can speak to my life. When I am with them I do not talk because it's my time to listen. These are the people who unknowingly mentor me.
5. Subscribe to e-zine.
I recommend John Maxwell's e-zine and Jim Rohn's e-zine. Subscribing to e-zine will put positive emails to your inbox. Instead of reading jokes or spending your internet time to unimportant things read these mails and learn from the ideas from these e-zines.
6. Listen to audio books
This is one of the greatest invention since books. Take advantage of this technology.
The idea is to put yourself in an environment that encourages personal growth. This way, you can be exposed to life-changing ideas that can dramatically impact your future.
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