Taking council from someone else's fear courage fear freedom

It's one thing to take council from your own fear -- not to the point or paralysis, but at least to the point of consideration. After all, your own fear has the good intention of keeping you alive (and you can reason with it, assuring it that you're safe and good to go). 

But what about when we take ...

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There will be naysayers. It's not for them. courage creativity fear

When you do anything of value, there will be naysayers. This doesn't mean there's something inherently wrong with the thing you're doing. It more likely means it's just not for them

That doesn't mean we ignore everything the naysayers say, as there might be some validity in there that can make your...

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It usually looks crazy from the outside courage fear relationships

Have you ever tried to explain why you love something to someone who doesn't have the same level of knowledge or appreciation for it? They just don't get it. Because they can't right now, at their level of experience and affection with it. 

What about people who do have at least your level of knowled...

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Bull butter. courage fear freedom motivation personal growth potential productivity trust

My family's been on a Duck Dynasty kick lately (such a fun, wholesome show if you're looking for something to enjoy all together), and in one of the episodes, Jase said a new phrase that I've enthusiastically incorporated into my vocabulary. 

Bull butter.

It's the same thing as saying "bull crap," or ...

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Fear vs Trust: How to stop worrying about what others will think creativity fear freedom god motivation trust

If you feel called to create something, you'll likely also feel hesitation to share it. Accompanying thoughts might include: 

  • "Who am I to share something like this?"
  • "I'm nowhere near ready to have this out in the world."
  • "What if ____ thinks I'm trying to be _____?"
  • "I need more credentials
  • ...
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