What is is about fear that kills innovation and creativity?
- Fear is your enemy, dressed as a friend.
- Fear teases and torments you.
- Fear is afraid you will change
We’re all afraid of change, failing. You name it – Fear has got it covered.
So how do you overcome your fear?
My answer: I dress my fears in experimental clothing.
I talk a lot about experiments in my blog, in social media and in life. Even if I don’t say it – I think “Experiment” – That makes me feel comfortable pushing my boundaries. I sometimes call it “Play”, but then I’m a gamer.
I push other’s boundaries too. I push people to experiment. It’s become a way to approach life. It gives huge freedom and courage. It impacts the people around me too. It helps me select the people I want in my life. Who’s coming in the Lunar Module with me today!
I invite people to join my experiments. It seems to work. I don’t feel afraid and people join me. I think there is a lot to the idea of “building your muscle memory for side-stepping fear”. You just got to practice. And a superhero suit sure helps.
So why not give it ago. What do your fears look like ,when dressed as a Lab Technician, a Librarian or a Spandex Superhero!
Is your next idea going to infinity and beyond? Tell me about an experiment you’d like to try in your business. If not tell me why. I double dare you! Where do you need more muscle memory?
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