I was interviewed on the radio yesterday.  Because I’m the author of Great Quotes from Feisty Women, the interviewer asked me what my favorite quote was.  That’s a tough question.  I have three on the bulletin board next to my desk.

Here’s my favorite:

“When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”  Audre Lord

For me, it’s the “get out of your own way” quote.  It’s the “it’s not about you—be in service to others” quote.  It’s the “don’t let fear stop you from going after your dreams” quote.

There’s great wisdom in these words.  They remind us to get clear, really clear on our vision, on what we really want.  They tell us to identify our strengths, and then to use them to move toward our vision. And most importantly, they tell us to move beyond our fears.

When I work with people who want to learn how to speak from the stage and get their message out, it’s often fear that’s stopping them. It’s that little voice asks, “Who would want to listen to me?”  It’s the part of them that keeps them from playing big and going after what they really want.

The truth is, you’ll feel fear when you try something new. It’s just part of the process.

Instead of letting it stop you, how about this?  How about telling yourself, “This is awesome!  I’m at my growing edge. I’m trying something new, so I’m feeling some fear.  It’s just a message that I’m taking a big step forward. Yay, me!”

Then take that next step forward—and watch yourself and your business grow!

So where have you let fear stop you?  And where have you decided that it’s less important that you’re afraid, and have moved forward anyway?

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