Several years ago, I made a pact that I’d never make another decision based solely on fear. That decision has improved every future decision I’ve ever made. Here’s what unlocked it for me… 🔓
Anxiety about how future events will play out are based on your negative predictions being accurate. I’ll tell you what I’m not: an accurate predictor of the future.
Once I realized that my fears were predicated on me being “100% right” — it took a lot of the pressure off. The idea of me being accurate about the future seemed a bit ridiculous.
It’s not that negative things haven’t happened after I’ve made big decisions. It’s just impossible to predict how you might respond *positively* to future *negative* events.
With a solid support structure and a bias for action, a negative event can actually open doors you never saw coming.
All this to say, take it from me (a serial worrier): Don’t make a decision based solely on fear.
Use your background.
Leverage your experience.
Ask some wise friends in your circle.
But please don’t make the mistake of consulting your fears.