Let’s face it, making mistakes and overcoming adversity can feel horrible at times, especially if the mistake is of large scale. Because of this, we are often too afraid to make that first step forward. The fear can hold us back and prevent us from making the so-needed changes in life.
But what if you knew that you couldn’t fail? What if you could see adversity from a different angle? How would you act then? Would the fear of doing something wrong still have such an impact on you?
Learning to wake up early on a daily basis can be difficult, especially for those that are so used to staying up late. But just like with many of life’s challenges, there are reasons why we choose to do so. In the case of getting up early, there are benefits that can strongly outweigh any of the discomfort caused by the early rise.
In my case, I learned to wake up a 4 AM and I absolutely love it! It’s become life-changing for me. Below I share my experience of why I do it and what you can expect if you choose to do the same.
It is said that in order to accomplish great things in life, we must constantly be learning and acquiring new skills. And while that is true, it is not all. Many people tend to leave out the fact that without consistency and persistence, acquired knowledge won’t give you much. It is the effort that you put in over long periods of time that will make the difference. It is the ability to make mistakes, to not give up and to keep working hard that will separate you from everyone else. So as you probably can guess, self-discipline is the key here.
If you are in the fifth decade of your life and you can’t wrap your head around the sheer number of answerless questions –
If you have a feeling that you could have done a lot better with your spouse and your children (or, even worse, if you feel regrets over not having them) –
If you have a sudden urge to buy yourself a new car and an uncontrollable impulse to build yourself a smashing body (that’s not the gym, by the way) –
If you find yourself suddenly remorseful over your past life and much too aware of your own imminent mortality –
Many of the topics and problems that I discuss on this blog are not a 100% familiar to me, which is why I often have to do a lot of research. But not today. The topic that I want to tackle this time – “how to overcome the fear of public speaking” – is as close to me as it can get.
Being afraid to speak in front of a crowd used to be one of my biggest fears. It accumulated over the course of my whole life, until it grew to the point in which I was no longer able to comprehend the idea of opening my mouth in front of a crowd without sweating profusely. The anxiety became unbearable.
