“In real time, I’m choosing to stop negotiating with fear and start walking in purpose.”
Start with shaky hands. Start with a loud inner critic. Start unsure, but start. Because your purpose deserves movement, not delay.
This is Diane in Real Time and I’m not waiting on fear to leave the room anymore. I’m building forward with it behind me, not beside me.
What Was Really Holding Me Back?
Like many entrepreneurs, I wasn’t stopped by a lack of talent or ideas. I was stopped by inner stories I hadn’t rewritten yet. Let me break them down:Fear of Failure
I used to think failure meant I wasn’t good enough. Now I know it means I’m doing something bold. Every mistake became a stepping stone. And I let failure teach me, not define me.Procrastination
I thought I lacked discipline. But I was just afraid. Afraid of not doing it perfectly. Afraid of the outcome. Now I start before I feel ready, because action breeds clarity.Fear of Success
What if I outgrow my circle? What if I lose myself? Those questions haunted me. Until I realized: success doesn’t change who I am, it reveals what’s possible when I’m walking in purpose.Lack of Self-Belief
Doubt used to speak louder than truth. But I stopped listening. I started affirming my gifts, surrounding myself with belief, and acting like the woman I was becoming.Lack of Motivation
Motivation isn’t magic; it’s momentum. It grows when I take action. It’s nurtured by my “why.” I stay motivated by seeing the impact on lives I serve.If You’re Waiting for Fear to Leave… Don’t.
Fear never fully disappears. But your relationship with it can change. You don’t need perfect conditions to begin. You need one thing: a decision to show up anyway.Start with shaky hands. Start with a loud inner critic. Start unsure, but start. Because your purpose deserves movement, not delay.
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