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5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Judgment and Be Free

In one of my previous posts, I wrote about how the fear of success can be holding you back, and you may not even know it. This time, I want to discuss another fear that is a lot more common and is just as damaging to personal success, if not more. That fear is the fear of judgment.Whenever you make the decision to do something new and different, like starting a business, moving to a different country, taking Karate lessons or playing the drums, you will most certainly become the subject of attention. Your parents, friends, co-workers and other people close to you, will inevitably begin to discuss your life.

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How Writing One Blog Post a Week Has Changed My Life

When it comes to blogging, quality always beats quantity. Despite what many people think, growing a blog isn’t an easy thing to do, at all. The reason why I say “growing” instead of just “having” a blog is because thousands have them these days. People create blogs to get their name or brand out there, and that’s about it. Hardly any content is made and no attempts to add value to others. As a result, most of these websites, just like businesses, fail and are left abandoned. You will never even know they existed.

On the other hand, anyone that is serious about blogging understands that a lot of time and effort will need to be put in. It’s just like in any other business where there is competition. It’s completely normal, and it separates those that are in it for the quick buck from those that are in it for the long haul.

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5 Signs That the Fear of Success Is Holding You Back

When it comes to taking action and going outside of the comfort zone, there are many things that can go wrong. The most common one of them is you simply not succeeding. The expectation that everything will go wrong ultimately gives birth to fear that prevents us from even trying. Why bother when we know we won’t reach our goals, right?

In addition, there are a few other fears that are linked directly to taking on new challenges in life, such as the fear of judgment, fear of change and the fear of success. With the first two fears, it’s still quite clear what they are all about.

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26 Best Productivity Apps That Will Help You Achieve

If you have taken the path of self-improvement, you know how difficult it may sometimes be to keep track of your progress. Things begin to pile up on top of each other and life becomes a nightmare. Fortunately, though, the technology that we have access to today can take much of that pain away. By using the right tools and software, the success that we are so desperately after, can be achieved much faster and with less discomfort.

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What We Can Learn About Leaders from Their Speeches

You can tell a lot about a person from the words that they share. It’s true that actions speak louder than words, but words are still powerful and a great way to motivate your team and to inspire trust amongst your customers.

The greatest leaders have turned public speaking into a fine art, and it’s a good idea to follow in their footsteps if you want to create a company that stands the test of time. The good news is that there are plenty of great leaders out there that we can learn from, such as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Barack Obama and Winston Churchill.

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