Page 25 - Body of Work by Pam Slim

Fear Is Inevitable One of the most wonderful and terrifying, things about life is that we have no idea how it is going to turn out. We get sick or injured. People we love die. The economy crashes. Spouses leave. A business partner runs away with our money. We take a big risk to be creative in our presentation and fail miserably, in public. Because the new world of work is unstable and unpredictable, uncertainty, fear, and doubt are inevitable parts of building your body of work. Managing fear and uncertainty is core to thriving and surviving in this environment. While it is normal for people to get depressed or afraid about the unknown, the key is to keep moving forward by focusing on the future. If you focus on what you want in your life instead of what you don’t want, you’ll see your opportunities expand. Paralyzed with fear? Learn to fip on your winner switch. In order to develop resilience in the face of fear and uncertainty, you need four skills. ChangeThis | 113.01