Fear often prevents us from taking action. Keller advises that the best way to conquer fear is to move forward despite it. Taking small steps toward your goal diminishes fear and builds momentum, showing that action is the antidote to fear.
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The most common reaction in a fear situation is the attitude of, “I can’t!”
This is the fear of failure that stops us from taking action. It often shuts down the brain and causes us to revert to the “fight-or-flight” reaction.
Perfectionism often leads to procrastination due to its overwhelming expectations. It’s often better to just try, regardless of whether or not circumstances are optimal.
You should put your best foot forward, but you do have to realize that at some point you’ll need to start taking s...
The principle states that the best way to overcome procrastination and make progress towards your goals is to simply take action, no matter how small.
We often get stuck in a cycle of inaction because we're waiting for the perfect moment or the right amount of motivation to...
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