W04 Reflection

Questions from the W04 Deconstructing Your Fears Document: 

1.  If you pursue your calling with discipline, intentionality, and the help of fellow travelers, what are the chances that your worst case scenario will really happen?

The chances of my worst case scenarios happening are slim but still a threat to my success. If I allow my fears to paralyze me from even moving forward that could ruin my plans for success. I know if I continue to pursue my goals that success will follow. Even though the road is long I must keep moving forward. I know fifteen to twenty years from now I will ponder back on this time and be grateful I didn't let myself down. I know I have what it takes to fulfill my goals and dreams. I deserve it as much as anyone else.

2.  As you look at your list of fears, what themes emerge? What is at the core of what you really fear? Financial ruin? The judgment or disapproval of others? Physical harm? Endangering the ones you love? Embarrassment?

I think the theme that consistently emerges from my fears is me holding myself back. Myself not showing up, listening to an inner voice that tells me I am too dumb, not smart enough, and not capable of following through with what I actually want for myself. 

3.  What is the risk of taking no action – not following your calling? How do you plan to deal with fear when it pops up on your entrepreneurial journey?

The risk of taking no action and not following my calling is the guilt that I will always carry on my shoulders that I didn't do this one thing for myself. Ultimately, carrying the weight that I let fear paralyze me from what God wants for me.

I will deal with fear when it pops up on my entrepreneurial journey by talking to my mentors and leaning on their advice and encouragement to keep me moving. Also, right now as I am working towards my bachelor's degree each assignment I turn in, each instructor I meet, every semester that I complete motivates me to keep going, to keep moving onward.


This week was a great week in all the things I learned in the readings. I finished up Launching Leaders and it was a wonderful book filled with information that I have implemented into my thinking and the things I do daily. I have always enjoyed serving and giving back to others but this week's studies gave me a sense of desire to do it better. Do it with more of an open mind and a kind heart that I may feel the joy more of giving back to family, neighbors, and friends.





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