Do It Scared!

Earlier this year, I received the best advice ever from my best friend Surline! We were on the phone catching up and talking about our woes. I started to tell her about some of my issues, most of which I make up in my head. These issues are things that are stopping me from accomplishing all that I want in life. She let me spill my guts out and the she said verbatim “Do it scared.” The phone went silent for a few moments because with that kind of information you need a second to let it rest on your spirit.

What exactly did she mean? What am I supposed to get from this message? How does one do something scared? I mean as she said it, I immediately thought of moments where I did something even though I was scared. Honestly, the situation has never played out the way I saw in my head. During the pauses on the phone, I thought of ways to I achieve the power to do something scared.

First, I need the correct tools. After all, she said Do It Scared not, Do It Unprepared. I wanted to make sure I didn’t mix the two up.

The first tool I need was the definition of the word fear: F.alse E.vidence A.ppearing R.eal, an unpleasant feeling triggered by the perception of danger, real or imagined. I must admit 90% of the time the things I fear most are things I imagine will happen, so this definition does not surprise me at all.

The second tool I wanted to have on hand is a home remedy to cure fear. Google says there are no home remedies to cure fear. The best advice they provided was to speak to a family member or friend about your fears and to practice deep breathing during an episode of fear. Or you can follow Surline’s advice of course!

The third and final tool I need is a why. Why I am I going to start doing things scared? How can I progressively do this? Finding a why is essential. When you need motivation to continue if you have a strong why, you can accomplish anything.

I’m no longer allowing fear to cripple me I will Do It Scared no matter what the It is! You guy You must take control of your mind, get behind the wheel and change your mindset. Do It Scared no matter what the It is, do It! The only way people fail is to quit, don’t quit on yourself!