Inspirational thoughts: If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy ~ Dale Carnegie
What do you do when you are faced with fear? Well, let me tell you an encouraging story about a Sunday afternoon, a group of ten-year old boys, and a youth football game. Many times, fear can sneak up on you, like it did these young football players. They were so excited about the game until they spotted the competition. The competing kids were much bigger and intimidating. The competition smirked and flexed their superior height. Needless to say, our young players cringed in fear. It showed in their play. When half time finally arrived and they gathered around the coach, the coach wasn’t exactly sure what to do. Then he had an idea.
When There is Fear, You Have to Make a Choice
He asked the kids,
“Who is afraid and intimidated out there?” Every boy raised his hand. The coach then started with these inspirational thoughts,
“Guys, those boys are bigger. This is a fact. However, they are relying that you will focus on fearing them and not our game plan. You’re out there playing the game already and you are holding your own. Nobody is hurt and they only scored three touchdowns on us. You guys are already being brave by playing – so let’s go out there the second half and focus on our plan. Just try it. Okay?”
Focus On Action
Well, during the second half, the boys made progress. They moved the ball and scored a touchdown. While they lost the game, the boys learned a very important lesson. They learned that fear can sidetrack or hinder your success. If you give into it, you may lose your chance to make progress or win.
Now how about you? You’re playing the game of life and you have goals and dreams, right? The question is – what fears are sidetracking you or stopping you dead in your tracks? Sure, dealing with fear is hard. However, most of the time, it’s not the fear that actually gets you. It’s your focus and thoughts about the fear itself. Following are a few more inspirational thoughts to help you deal with fear:
Fear Quotes to Get You Through
I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst, take the risk. ~ Dr. Joyce Brothers
Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid. ~ Lady Bird Johnson
Winners take chances. Like everyone else, they fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them. ~ Nancy Simms
Now I encourage you, the next time you feel afraid, move into action anyway. You can do it.
