Why Fear of the Unknown is Holding You Back—and How to Fix It

Should I, or shouldn’t I?
How many times a day do you hear that in your head?

The fear of uncertainty is the culprit.
- What if they don’t like my idea?
- What if my best customer goes away?
- What if I lose everything?

Too often we back ourselves into a mental corner and worry things that “might” happen.

I worried for months before starting my business. It survived over 22 years.
The reason for this worry is that our brains need certainty. It’s why we feel anxious when we can’t predict outcomes.

Mark Twain famously said, I’ve faced a lot of calamities in my life, most of which never happened.

So, how do we move past this fear of uncertainty and take the steps moving us forward without knowing the for-sure outcome? It takes a few things:
- Preparation.
- Confidence that comes from preparation.
- Calculating the downside. Basically, what’s the worst thing that can happen?
- And having a backup plan.

But managing the fear of uncertainty is more than this.
It’s, how do I let go of the things I have no control over?

The way we do this is by living a more present life. How are things for you right now? I mean in this exact moment as you’re watching or reading this. Is that future crisis happening to you right now? Probably not.

You can only control what’s within your can control. So why worry about what hasn’t even happened yet?!

The way to grab that control takes practice and mindfulness. And a conscious decision.

So here is your Action Item and Mission, should you decide to accept it: Worrying about something in the future? Tell yourself you have the experience, confidence, and determination to handle anything that comes your way.

I love the saying:
Yesterday’s history.
Tomorrow’s a mystery.
Today’s a gift. That’s why we call it the present.

Your problems will or won’t be there tomorrow. Use today, right now, to be happy, live your best life, and do a little preparation for whatever may come your way. Don’t let the fear of uncertainty keep you from accomplishing whatever you want.

Please share this if you think others would benefit from putting the fear of uncertainty behind them. Remember, one hand washes the other, and together they get clean. Thank you for watching or reading. Have a really rewarding week and I’ll see you next time.

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Sunday Starter 10-6-2024

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The fear of uncertainty
00:14 The mental corner
00:41 How to move past the fear of uncertainty
01:08 How to let go of what you cannot control

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