Kaizen Thought: The presence of your fear, your uncertainties, becomes proof—not of weakness, but of growth, transformation, and the pursuit of something greater.
We often associate fear with discomfort, danger, and instinct to retreat… but what if we misunderstood fear all along?
Grant Cardone, in his book the 10x Rules, introduces a new thinking;
What if fear instead of being a STOP sign, is actually an indication that we’re stepping into a new territory where taking the right actions leads to growing, thriving and leads us closer to our goals?
Most people tend to believe that we need to eliminate fear in order for us to move forward; but fear, in truth, is a necessary companion on our road to success.
We experience fear when we start taking actions at new levels, it does not show up when we’re coasting at comfort but rather when we push our boundaries, or break our limits.
If we reframe fear this way, we realize that fear is actually not the enemy, it’s the evidence that we’re making progress.
Fear arises not because we’re doing something wrong, but because we’re doing something new—something bold, significant. If we’re never afraid, chances are, we’re not pushing hard enough, not dreaming big enough, not aiming high enough.
So with the big changes that comes our way, listen to yourself.
Do you have a voice in your head that feeds you doubt, uncertainties, and discouragement? Do you find yourself asking questions like;
- “How will this work?”
- “Will I be able to meet the new expectations?”
No need to fear.
This only means that we’re venturing into something that matters. It means we care. It means we’re about to grow.
Our “fears” should not paralyze us. It should become the fire that fuels the engine of our lives. If we wait until we feel ready, we’ll never move. But if we move while feeling afraid, we’ll gain strength, wisdom, and momentum.
The presence of your fear, your uncertainties, becomes proof—not of weakness, but of growth, transformation, and the pursuit of something greater.
So embrace it. Let fear walk beside you—not as a barrier, but as a badge of honor.
Because ultimately, if you’re not doing something that scares you a little, you’re probably not doing something that matters.
