6. Overcome Fear with Action

Fear should trigger action, not retreat. This counterintuitive principle explains why successful people advance where others stall:

• Fear indicates areas necessary for growth and success
• Action is the antidote to fear—motion creates clarity and confidence

The most common reaction in a fear situation is the attitude of, “I can’t!”

This is the fear of failure that stops us from taking action. It often shuts down the brain and causes us to revert to the “fight-or-flight” reaction.

Perfectionism often leads to procrastination due to its overwhelming expectations. It’s often better to just try, regardless of whether or not circumstances are optimal.

You should put your best foot forward, but you do have to realize that at some point you’ll need to start taking s...