Fear is a Motivator
Fear is a powerful motivator that has driven many of us to do amazing things. In the early days of my entrepreneurial journey, fear was my constant companion — the fear of looking foolish, the fear of failure, the fear of letting others down. I spent countless sleepless nights imagining worst-case scenarios and always bracing for impact. This drive led me to overwork and over achieve, but it also meant that I was missing out on the joys of our successes and lessons.
But, about six years into my journey, I had a game-changing realization. I asked myself, “What if this goes right? What if this works? What if everyone benefits from our success?” This shift in mindset allowed me to enjoy what I was doing finally, and I no longer braced for impact. Instead, I positioned myself to relaunch if we ever stumbled. I realized that the sky was the limit and there was no ceiling to what we could achieve.
Now, with the launch of our second company, I approach each day with a sense of hope and wonder. “How great can we be?” is my daily mantra. I welcome mistakes and missteps as opportunities for innovation and growth. I encourage others to step up and into their own greatness, and I urge them to approach their work with a “what if this works” mentality.
Fear may be a motivator, but hope is a driver that will take you further toward your dreams and the life you desire.
