Mindset - Dealing with Fear
When it comes to making the big decisions many people become crippled by FEAR. Big decisions - like buying a franchise, employing / firing staff, investing in more marketing, getting a new vehicle - can be huge scary decisions and in many instances they are decisions that many people are not prepared to take. The problem with making big scary decisions is that we get wrapped up in irrational thoughts that gather momentum until you cannot see the wood from the trees. I recently listened to Nigel Botterill talk through a process of dealing with FEAR whenever you need to make a big decision. The talk from Nigel was very insightful and I thought I would share the simple steps to remove the fear. 1. Write down all the negative thoughts and worries you have about your decision. By writing them down it will start to lighten your mind and you will start to see how "dumb" some of your thoughts are. 2. Cross out the worries and concerns that are irrational. 3. This will ...