Inspiration
Conquering the Fear of Taking the Next Step
Excerpt from Redesign Your Reality
by Rebecca McClain
Fear is one of the world’s biggest dream killers. Psychologist, Dr. Susan Jeffers, notes that everyone feels fear when chartering new territory and stretching themselves to new levels of personal or professional growth and achievement.
I went horseback riding for the first time three years ago. Every since I was a child I’d had a fear of horses. I always thought they were beautiful, graceful animals, but their size was always so intimidating to me. My cousin, Dee Dee, and I were on vacation in Aruba when I suggested that we go on a sunset ride along the beach. I was determined to overcome my fear of horses. Dee Dee was game!
I was given a beautiful black and white speckled horse named Bonnie. As I sat atop Bonnie waiting for everyone to get mounted, intense fear gripped me. I began thinking to myself, “What in the world have you gotten yourself into?” Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Things More Important Than Money
As ambitious career professionals and business owners we can devote most of our working lives trying to climb the corporate ladder or build thriving businesses–in pursuit of the American dream. Most of us long for the dream home, luxury car, high-end designer clothes, exotic vacations and a nice little nest egg set aside. I have to admit that I went through a phase in my life when all those things mattered, and I’ve been blessed with a wonderful lifestyle. But, what I discovered is that life has a way of teaching us that there are many things that are far more important than money and what it can buy. That might sound a bit “clichéy” and, quite frankly, each of us will have to discover that truth for ourselves. Read the rest of this entry »
Are You Playing Yourself Too Small?
One of the banners on the home page of my web site asks the question, ‘What is Playing Small Costing You?’ The reason I prominently display this question is because you would be surprised by the number of people who downplay themselves for various reasons. Listed below are the top three reasons I find that people play themselves small:
- They want to be accepted by others.
- They don’t feel they quite measure up.
- They want to appear humble. Read the rest of this entry »
Average Isn’t Good Enough
In today’s fiercely competitive global marketplace, being average just isn’t good enough——not as an employee or an entrepreneur. The people who understand the times and maximize on every opportunity, especially in a down economy, will rebound with a greater advantage over their counterparts, who are making excuses and complaining about how bad things are.
The reality is that we have all been feeling the effects of the recession that began in 2008. Many businesses have seen a dramatic decline in revenue caused by a decrease in the demand for their products and services. Some businesses, such as bankruptcy attorneys and counseling services, have actually experienced a growth spurt that occurred in direct correlation to the misfortunate of others. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Discover Your Passion
Recent surveys suggest that the overwhelming majority of the American population is dissatisfied in their current jobs. Even half of all corporate executives in high paying positions are also dissatisfied. These findings indicate that fulfillment cannot be found in titles, positions or money.
Most people have settled into a certain lifestyle out of convenience and comfort. But true contentment comes when you are following your passion. Passion is the drive that energizes you to get out of bed each morning. It keeps you coming back in the face of challenges. Following your passion may be exhausting at times, yet it leaves you with a sense of fulfillment when you go to bed at night. Read the rest of this entry »
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