Facing fears

If you’re struggling to face your fears then you clearly need more courage, just as I do. But how do you get to be courageous?

Start doing things a courageous person would do. (For the moral philosophers amongst you, this is the kind of thing Rosalind Hursthouse suggests in On Virtue Ethics).

On a related note, I explored fear-based decision-making earlier this year. So, if that’s what you’re worrying about, do read that entry and let me know how you get on.

Resources

• Trizoko: 2 Rules to Stop Procrastinating: Fail little & often
• Steve Pavlina: Identity shift required (podcast): In order to get to where you want to be, you probably need to change. If you didn’t need to change, you’d already be there. Start now! Just take the first step.
• Escape from Cubicle Nation: Stop playing small (podcast): As I’ve said before, it’s about acting more confidant until you feel more confidant. You don’t have to be shy anymore.
• Some fears are reasonable and necessary. It’s important to be aware whether the ones you’re worrying about are good ones or not. The distinction is similar to that between good & bad procrastination
• Accept your increased probability of success and come to terms with the consequences of succeeding.

In my next entry, I’m sharing my review of my goals for the year: I’ve modified my intentions significantly already! My biggest fears at the moment revolve around my essays and my business; I’m tackling them by playing big! Check back on Saturday for details in my latest entry or subscribe to the web feed so you don’t miss out.

Update: See 2007 goals reviewed, January, 4 Feb