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Wed, 19 May 2010 07:09:09 +0000

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By: rx for success

rx for success — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:35:48 +0000

Fear– I do think this is really one of the greater obstacles in achieving success. I’m sure everyone experiences this thing. If you’ve never been afraid then perhaps you are not human. In the end it’s how you overcome the fears that really matters. Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful article!

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Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:58:33 +0000

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By: Gainesville Detailing

Gainesville Detailing — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:36:57 +0000

Great post. Fear has kept everyone I know from doing something at one point or another. It is good to get out of your comfort zone sometimes.

By: Douf

Douf — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:45:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ll keep this in mind when I decide to go freelance.
Cheers
Doug

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By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:12:34 +0000

There’s been some great feedback on this topic – Thanks Freelance Folder community!

I think the bottom line is that fear need not immobilize you and keep you from your goals.

By: Thiago Cavalcanti

Thiago Cavalcanti — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:04:04 +0000

Here’s my tools to deal with fear: beer and peanuts.
No, seriously, whenever I feel I’m immobilized by some of those fears, I go to the fridge and catch a can of beer and a bowl of peanuts. I’ll soon be feeling kinda fearless again and ready to do my work. Call me elephant developer, I don’t care…

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:20:44 +0000

Hi Laura, great article. :)

I also agree with what Paul said. That’s one of the things I am guilty of, as I might not hunt for new clients (since where I am now if a comfort zone). But then fear of not getting enough pay or signs one of the old clients might be cutting back way will, in the end, spur me on. Not the best cycle but I guess fear works to move you forward as well.

By: Solomon

Solomon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:46:21 +0000

Before I plunged into freelancing, I feared a lot of losing a good salary, and a lot of self respect. But, I feared that I may lose my one time life opportunity to be on my own. So, I was delaying my decision, or going back on it several times with each job opportunity.
At last, I’m here; with so much trepidation if I can get hold of few good clients or not. As the going seems lot uphill. Not knowing the clue how to make it.

As you rightly said, we need to keep reminiscing on the past success and take inspiration from. As I see, my skills too weigh in equal measure to the ones that get lot of appreciation here around, I’ve the confidence to get few good clients soon.

I liked the good suggestion of David of listening to Brian Tracy; and all the personal milestones crossed by all the people are a great inspiration to get rid of the fear. Great post Laura!
Solomon