Emerging Leaders - Fear Setting

Series 2

Reaching Goals Introduction In this series, we will cover various methods that will aid you in reaching your goals. At times, goals can be challenging but with the correct mindset and approach, you can make reaching your goals easier.

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Keeping our Purpose in Focus Last session, we uncovered our purpose. Please write it again below to keep it in focus...

My purpose is to ______________ (your contribution to the lives of others) so that _______________________________________ (impact of your contribution).

Objectives Upon completion of this series, we will have reviewed the following: • Fear Setting • Will Power • Breaking Bad Habits • Benefits of Attempts or Partial Success • Cost of Inaction

Session 4: Fear Setting Oftentimes, we prioritize goal setting and overlook the importance of fear setting. Implementing fear setting into your life can lead to breakthrough success, not only in business but in your personal life as well. Famous entrepreneur Tim Ferris defines fear setting as “Fear-setting is an exercise that allows you to define and face your worst fears, outline next steps for preventing or overcoming them, and face the consequences of not taking action.”

“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.”

-Seneca “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”

-Dale Carnegie

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What if...

What if...

What if...

What if...?

These two words can easily derail your purpose.

Common feelings associated with this train of thought include: • Fear of Negative Consequences • Anxiety • Doubt • Risk Avoidance • Lack of Motivation • Lack of Ambition Some fears might be irrational, but many are rooted in reality and therefore should be considered — and solved. The next sections will lead you through exercises that can help you manage your fears.

Workshop: Fear Setting Exercise 1 Instructions: Write down 10 to 20 entries for each criteria.

Define - what are the worst things that could happen to you?

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Prevent — How could you prevent the listed activities from the define section from happening to you?

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Repair — If your worst fear should occur, how could you repair the situation? Who would you ask for help? If you can’t figure out a total repair, what would be an acceptable partial fix, or even a new direction?

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Workshop: Fear Setting Exercise 2 Instructions: Make a list of the possible benefits if successful or partially successful. Might you build confidence, develop skills, grow emotionally, financially, or otherwise?

Spend 10 to 15 minutes brainstorming these actions.

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Workshop: Fear Setting Exercise 3 Instructions: Make three lists of the costs of your inaction. In other words, if I avoid doing this thing what might I miss out on?

We don’t often consider the negative cost of not changing anything and maintaining status quo. Ask yourself...If I avoid taking this action, what might my life look like in 6 months...12 months...3 years?

Capture as much detail — emotional, financial, physical — as you can.

6 months

12 months

3 years

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