The most magnificent waves only happen when the ocean meets the resistance of land
It might seem like the water has all the power but in fact land and water push back on each other to create something amazing
Fear works the same way – meet it with strength and steadfastness then watch what happens
What fear can you meet head on right now?

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It’s a sad fact that very few things in life come with training wheels.
That doesn’t mean perfection is expected or even possible instantaneously.
It means that bruises are part of the process and metaphoric helmets are more common than you might think.
Where are you holding back because you’re afraid of taking a spill?

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Someone “afraid of heights” is generally ok with visiting Denver (the mile-high city) – meaning they are really afraid of falling not altitude.

While that may seem like semantics you can’t face what you can’t identify.

A fear of failure may really be a fear of success; of standing out, setting yourself apart and above your family and friends.

Imagine yourself pursuing your goals -climbing mountains, starting a business, losing weight. What are you afraid will happen?

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So often we are our own worst enemy when it comes to our deepest wants.
We protect ourselves from the sorrow of not getting it by delaying everything around it indefinitely.
Think of the girl, now a woman, who always wanted to be an author but rarely writes – and what she does write she never finishes.

What is stopping you from doing the very next thing necessary to achieve your dreams?

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By now, you should have a good sense of what you want and why you want it. If you don’t, spend some more time in the earlier section before moving on.

Generally there is an invisible structure in each of us that seeks to preserve the status quo.

Understanding that backbone is the key to removing what is blocking us from moving forward and achieving our dreams.

Are you ready to look at what’s been holding you back?

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