Oct 08 2011
Two Magic Question that Banish Fear of Failure
Here are two questions that banish fear of failure. Embrace them and discover the magic they hold and the promise they unlock.
What is the worst that can possibly happen if I fail?
If that happens, what can I learn that will make a positive difference next time?
The first question comes from Dr. Maxwell Maltz of “Psycho-Cybernetics” fame. He points out that most people use their imagination against themselves.
They worry about things that will likely never happen. However, they might happen.
So the next time the fear of failure creeps into your mind and casts a shadow over your enthusiasm, imagine that you try and the worst comes to pass. Unless you are a daredevil or a compulsive gambler, you will recover even if you fall flat on your face.
The second question is based on an observation from Zig Ziglar: If you learn from defeat, you haven’t really lost.
Even the worst debacle holds the meaning you give it. And if you learn from what some call a “failure,” it really wasn’t a defeat, except in terms of an out-dated meaning that you might have accepted in the past.
So neutralize fear of failure with these two magic questions. You may still miss the mark.
However, take a lot more shots. And you will hit the target with greater and greater accuracy.
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