Tuesday, September 17, 2013

First steps is always difficult



Have you come across a situation where you feel that your need to participate is outweighed by the fear of failure. 

I believe all of us come across such situations where we realize the rewards to be reaped if we take a step forward face the challenge head one whether it is a Client presentation at office or a difficult task/decision at him. At the same time we feel almost paralyzed by the pressure to perform and succeed and very often let the opportunity slip away as we feel that we are not up to it.

My life experiences and the years spent in the IT industry has taught me one thing “You are always up to it”. It is only a matter of overcoming the fear/ nervousness /anxiousness surrounding a challenge at hand. Of-course this is easier said than done and any of us can recall the anxiety while we are sitting in audience gathering the courage to raise the hand.

“Take the first step, and your mind will mobilize all its forces to your aid. But the first essential is that you begin. Once the battle is startled, all that is within and without you will come to your assistance.”
- Robert Collier (American author of self-help, and New Thought metaphysical books in the 20th century)

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