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Facing Your Fears And Taking Chances

Posted March 9, 2013

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Like, you, I have my fears!

I have things that I’ve gone out of my way to avoid simply because I was afraid.

I was reflecting on this the other day, and thought it might be time for us to have a little heart to heart.

I want to share with you, 3 things, I took chances on, that absolutely changed my life for the better but . . .

Then I’m going to break it down, into some steps that you can take, right here and now.

Here’s What You’ll Gain By Listening Today . . .

An easy to ask question when it comes to fear.

Why your fears might be nothing more than an internal voice misleading you. I reference several famous stories that contradict things like lack of a college degree, bad economy, past failure etc.

How a kazillionth degree blackbelt (and MMA fighter) changed my perspective on “fear”.

The two sides of preparation.

A study on why we procrastinate.

Additional Resources To Support Today’s Podcast . . .

1)   I mention facing my fear of starting a business after a bad medical scare with my wife. Click here.

2)   Why you must build things now, before you need them! Click here!

3)    “Moonlight” now to build your dream later.

4)    How focusing on fear can manifest the very things you’re afraid of. Click here.

5)    I mention our upcoming, online sales course at the end of the podcast. Click here for a course outline, pricing options etc.

6)    To join our sales community on Facebook, please click here and be sure to “like” the page so you can continue to get updates and interact with us!

7)    To join our Sales Playbook group on LinkedIn, please click here.

I could really use your help . . .

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