One of the legends of personal development is Earl Nightingale. His audio programs are classics, and if you ask successful people if they have listened to them, a large percentage will say that they have – and many will respond enthusiastically. So, when you hear (or in this case read) Earl on an important topic, it is worth paying attention.

Nightingale - fearQuestions to Ponder

– What are you afraid of?

– What information might help you?

– How can you gather that information?

Action Steps

1. Look at your fear.

2. Go gather some data.

3. See if that helps you past your fear.

4. Go for it.

My Thoughts

Think about your life experience. Were you ever afraid of something that later, with the illumination of information, you were less afraid? Chances are that is true. You’ve seen it happen to characters on TV and in the movies, too.

There is really no question that Earl is right. The problem is that we tend to forget the lesson while we are in fear. What are you fearful of today? Consider the question carefully. Follow the questions and steps above and watch most fear melt, and even that which remains will likely be more manageable.

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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