Fear will steal your hope

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Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself”: FDR’s First Inaugural Address (1933)

Think about the situation when Franklin Roosevelt made this statement -

"By 1933 the depression had reached its depth. Roosevelt’s first inaugural address outlined in broad terms how he hoped to govern and reminded Americans that the nation’s “common difficulties” concerned “only material things.”" (http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/)

It was a terrible time, people were starving and one man steps up to the plate and through words reminds the county that the only thing we have to fear is FEAR.

WHAT IS THIS POST ALL ABOUT.

I'll tell you this much it is not about the fear that is causing the world to cower to one virus; to change our whole way of life to hide from the unknown.

This whole post is about the deeper truth that fear will steal your hope.

The bigger problem in today's society is FEAR, it spreads like wildfire and causes normally sensible people to first wonder, then react in an unreasonable way.

FEAR is "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat". (Online dictionary)

FEAR will cause a new member here to quit within a month because they worry that they don't have what it takes to be successful.

They fear they are not smart enough or tech savvy enough. Stupid fear it robs them of the hope that they can be successful.

FEAR will cause someone to give up after 6 months or a year because they have not reached their goal yet. Stupid fear, they could have been one day or one week or even one month away, yet they gave up; missed the diamond mine 1 foot away.

FEAR can become a phobia if a person consistently gives into that fear.

CAN YOU OVERCOME FEAR - YES INDEED.

It is possible and it is a better much way to live, "Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once." -William Shakespeare

The problem with fear is that it will cause us to stop and worry about what is not known.

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." -Dale Carnegie

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear". -Nelson Mandela

So where are you at today?

Are you wondering why in the world you tried this crazy thing called Affiliate Marketing?

Are you stumped on your lesson and don't know how to proceed, fearful that you might mess it up?

Are you doing your best but just don't see the success that you hoped for when you joined?

Wherever you are at today there is a solution.

Step up to the plate, give it your best shot.

Even if you fail you will learn what doesn't work and be prepared the next time.

There is a great opportunity here for anyone willing to try and try and try and try until you get it right.

Don't let the fear of failure rob your hope!
Have a blessed week and I do hope that you'll leave a comment on your way.

Ray

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AMEN on a couple levels. It's amazing how quickly and completely fear can take over people's lives. I love what Nelson Mandela said though:

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear". -Nelson Mandela

~Debbi

Great addition to this whole thought Debbi. Thanks and hope you have a great week ahead.
Ray

The three spoilers of life Fear, Doubt and Worry - make us sick, age more, die early, for what? It is better to be full of courage, faith, and a positive mind! Soak yourself in a place where a positive mindset can be found - Immerse at the WA community! ✨🌈👍 Florentino

Thanks Florentino more great thoughts to add to this post. Have a blessed week ahead.
Ray

Welcome, Raymond! ✨👍🥉

Well said! You are right, fear causes us to do and not do many things. I loved the quotes you shared, powerful words!

Especially in this time of many unknowns with the Coronavirus and our own businesses, we have to trust in hope and push forward!

Thanks for sharing your great words of wisdom!

Heidi

Thanks Heidi, I do appreciate your input and encouragement.
Have a great weekend
Ray

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

Hi Ray, this is such a motivating call to arms. What an inspiring post! Reading this, it struck me that Fear is a bully, best thing to do is to face up to it, decide what is important, try to ignore the fear and just keep on, keeping on!
Plus, FDR, William Shakespeare and Nelson Madela are pretty good role models! Sue 😊

Wow, I am so glad you came by it is always encouraging to know that you help others along the way.
Have a blessed weekend and a great new week.
Ray

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