DoWhat!?
Support & Inspiration for Taking the Road Less
Traveled
Reading Time: 5 Minutes
In this issue:
- Feature: Debunking the Myth of Failure
- Other Blog Highlights
- Laura's Upcoming Speaking
- New on www.ThriveAgainstTheGrain.com
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This past week I blazed my way out of my comfort zone and
into the blogosphere. I launched DoWhat!? the Blog.
The blog and this eZine – both called DoWhat!? -- are
companion pieces. The blog will feature resources and tidbits of
interest on an (almost) daily basis, and each month the eZine will
pull from the most energized conversations on the blog.
So today you see a new, more streamlined monthly newsletter
in your inbox. Fewer words, easier read, just as fun!
And of course, checkout a daily does of support and
inspiration anytime on the DoWhat!? blog at:
www.dowhat.typepad.com.
I hope you enjoy the format. Please let me know what you
think!
Warmly
Laura
Feature: Debunking the Myth of Failure
aka Fear Factor
Fear Factor is that show on TV where the contestants
eat a lot of gross stuff for bragging rights and money. But today
I'm talking about something even scarier: the fear of failure.
Uhhhggg!
I honestly would rather eat bugs than be plagued by the goopy
dreadful feeling I get when I worry about failure. Starting my
business this year, I have become intimate with this emotion, not to
mention its close cousin the (sometimes even scarier) fear of
success. Yet a funny thing happened the last time I had a big scare:
I realized there is no such thing as failure. Huh! Doesn’t make it
any less scary but the shift in perspective left me stunned.
Today we we’ll debunk the myth of failure and look at how we
can put failure to work for us.
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In November, as I awaited the results of my coaching
certification exams, I sank into a period of doubt. Although I knew
I'd done well on many aspects of my exams, the problem areas became
magnified in my mind. I was afraid I'd failed. How would I explain
that to my clients and all the people who'd helped me prepare? The
thought made my blood run cold.
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Reading...
Other Blog Highlights
The
Gods of Guaranteed Results -- how often do you avoid something
because you don't know how it will turn out?
Grab
Some Passion Now! -- Only 20% of American workers are passionate
about what they do. Where do you stand?
Laura's Upcoming Speaking
Join me if you are in DC on February 7th!
When Opportunity Knocks...Unconventional Ways to Prepare
for Your Chance of a Lifetime
- How will you recognize the idea or business opportunity that
is the perfect fit for you?
- Do you know what gives you the passion and energy that you'll
need to start a business?
eWomen Network Luncheon
The City Club
Washington
DC
February 7, 2007, 11am
New on www.ThriveAgainstTheGrain.com
Check out two new sections on the THRIVE website:
Success
Stories ~ testimonials from Laura's clients
Entrepreneurial
Adventure ~ for those who are starting on their entrepreneurial
journey.
