Fourth in a series of posts inspired by Seth Godin’s Linchpin
The odds of a plane crashing from turbulence are essentially zero, so I sit and enjoy it. It’s like a ride at an amusement park. -Seth’s friend John
What are the odds that you never work again, your spouse leaves you, your kids disown you, and you lose everything — your possessions, your clothes, your employee of the month trophies — leaving you naked, homeless and familyless in perpetuity?
Essentially zero.
Our worst fears are also the most unrealistic. So why not create a flight plan, buckle up, and enjoy the ride? It might be bumpy. But the worst that can happen isn’t the worst that can happen.
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I’m always inspired by the video of Dave Chappelle inside the actors studio talking about failing and fear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nngMqdXHAK8
Thankfully someone highlighted the clip.
This is good advice.
Next time I’m facing getting canned (and there will be a next time, I hope) I know I won’t be quite so able to embrace this advice, but still, this is good advice.
Great Post. Short, succinct, and so true. Fascinating that we can waste time and energy focusing on things that just won’t happen.
And as soon as we get over that notion, that we will never be on the street, that we WILL fail, then it just gives us all the more courage to get out there.
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