Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

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Summary: Fear keeps lirking, keep a reference
Review: I've read Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway half a year ago when I thought my fears where paralyzing me. Jeffers words offered quieting counsel to the doubtful voices in my head. Today I reread chapter 7, How to Make a No-Lose Decision.

As I strive to live up to my full purpose in life, I count self-doubt and worry as my beguilingly steadfast companions. These are the simplest lessons: Believe in yourself; Do not give in to bullies; You can do it! Yet, they are most difficult to learn and require refresher courses.

Granted there are thousands of self-help books around, all satires aside, we need them. Picking up Feel the Fear again was like talking with a trusted friend after a most hellacious internal conflict and then clearly hearing the reassuring counsel, "Go for it anyway."


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Summary: How are you being?
Review: So much about achieving anything worthwhile isn't just about "doing." It's also about "being" -- the understanding of where we are now, the sensing of ourselves in the moment. This is probably the toughest thing to understand when moving forward on a goal. On the other side of fear is exhilaration, great power. Once we get this concept of "feeling the fear," and sense it deep within our bones, the transformation can be spectacular as we rise to battle and defeat a most scary foe. So what's the downside of feeling the fear? Absolutely nothing. It's a good thing. It helps us know when we are most aware and whether we're on track. Like sadness and pain, it's an integral part of a well-lived life.