DO IT ANYWAY
For the last eight years I have had the luxury to think about the human process as an executive and life coach. In this time frame I have had the opportunity to become clear on some of the bigger challenges that we all face. Living with doubt is a concept that can be empowering. Too often we let doubt stop us and prevent us from taking that next step in our life.
No matter what you do, you are going to have some doubt to some extent. Hopefully you get to that place in your life where the doubt is minimized or barely perceptible. But to eliminate all doubt before taking the next step will result in a life that is unexplored and unfulfilled.
Having doubt also indicates that you are thoughtful and insightful. It prepares you for the unexpected and unpredictable. In the long run it is what makes you more successful and fulfilled.
Be thankful for your doubt but don’t let it stop you.
I don’t know if this is encouraging but let me share with you what I have learned from doing the work that I do. In the beginning I ask people to assess how they see their lives. What surprises me is most people’s sense of confidence is lower than how they show up in the world.
This is what I mean. When Richard began coaching, I saw him as a winner and incredibly self-confident. That’s how he shows up in the world. And by all external standards he is. But he doesn’t see himself that way. It has been my experience that most all of us are like Richard.
So don’t be so hard on yourself. And if you have a little doubt who cares. Do it anyway.
JOURNEY ON
MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow,JD, is an Executive and Life Coach, who inspires others to believe in themselves. A former successful trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He also publishes, Letters on Life, an inspirational ezine. Signup! http://www.inspirepossibility.com