The Great Acting Blog: “Define Your Fears”
Sometimes we turn away from a project because we think we lack the tools to make it happen, or we think that if it failed it would take us down permanently. We don’t feel ready.
Occasionally, we go away and get the skills and confidence and come back to the project later, years later, and finally have a crack at it. That’s not the end of the world, at least we finally had a go. But ultimately, the vast majority of those things we turn away from, never get done. And what’s worse, the things that never get done are usually the exciting, inspiring, life changing projects.
What really would have happened if we’d just gone for those things we turned away from? What’s the worst thing?
Our fears hold us back when they are ill defined, when they are vague feelings. When we define them properly however, in detail, we realise that there are very few downsides which cause permanent damage, and anyway, if we plan for them, we are better placed to deal with them if they happen.
If we refuse to attempt something, it’s not because we’re not ready, it’s because we’re frightened.
Somebody once said that you can attempt whatever you want to do today, and if you can’t today, then you probably aren’t going to be able to tomorrow.
Define your fears. Plan for downsides. Then get it done.
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