How Do You Overcome Your Fears?

[TheFemalePerspective]

I always take calculated risks and only go for an opportunity when I believe I'm capable of succeeding 100%. Failing at something really hurts me to my core; it shatters my soul. I absolutely hate failure. Every time I've failed at something, I've cried like a baby, I've been really upset. But I'm slowly learning that failing is sometimes the stepping stone to success. Yet, I still have fears about going after something that I'm unsure I can obtain. This is greatly limiting my capabilities.

My manager is looking to fill a new position & has personally filled me in on it, and has even printed out the application form for me to fill out. The new salary could literally change my life. I'd be earning x3 what I'm earning right now... BUT, I'm deeply scared. The position comes with so many responsibilities and I like to be lazy. I don't think I'm ready yet. Plus this position is full-time & I enjoy working part-time and sleeping in the afternoons. I've told another colleague about the job position & even though she's less qualified than me, she's applying for it as we speak. I want to apply for it too but I only like to do things when I'm 100% ready. However, this is a great opportunity, and I don't want to miss out on it due to fear.

How do I overcome this? How do I grow some balls? Metaphorically speaking, of course.

 

[Dwolf]

By 1 starring your threads

 

[m@jestic]

By 1 starring your threads

 

[Swiggy]

By making idiotic quick decisions without contemplating the consequences, putting me in a position where I have no choice but to go through it.

Nothing heroic, it's just a matter of taking your medicine

 

[marcuz]

whats the position


edit: nm, thought you were thestripper. dont care, 1 star

 

[m@jestic]

@TheFemalePerspective

Have some self belief, If you know you can do the role then you've got to go for it and not look back, it sounds like you spend too much time contemplating and not enough time being decisive.

 

[TheFemalePerspective]

@TheFemalePerspective

Have some self belief, If you know you can do the role then you've got to go for it and not look back, it sounds like you spend too much time contemplating and not enough time being decisive.

Thank you! I appreciate that.

 

[Guy Incognito]

You ARE ready for the position... Stop making excuses and step up to the plate.

Failure is apart of life... If you take risks, you will fail but eventually you will be successful.

 

[Chill]

Back with the rough draft edits...

Spoiler

I'm the same way. . I would take the job. It might not be as bad as you think. Just literally not give a damn if you fail, you won't get anywhere by not trying. If you fail at least now you know what you did wrong. Once I realized that it wasn't so bad, your lifestyle is at stake here so why not try to improve it while it's made for you?

 

[Thoughts]

Fear isn't real

 

[TheFemalePerspective]

You ARE ready for the position... Stop making excuses and step up to the plate.

Failure is apart of life... If you take risks, you will fail but eventually you will be successful.

Back with the rough draft edits...

I'm the same way. . I would take the job. It might not be as bad as you think. Just literally not give a damn if you fail, you won't get anywhere by not trying. If you fail at least now you know what you did wrong. Once I realized that it wasn't so bad, your lifestyle is at stake here so why not try to improve it while it's made for you?

I appreciate the wise words guys. I guess caring too much about failure can be the roadblock between you and success.

 

[inndaskKy]

Accept that homosexuals have been given equal rights. Wait..what?

 

[Beegio]

fukk failure and fear. Theyre just words.

 

[TooLazyToMakeUp1]

Talk to an old person and watch the sadness in their eyes when they talk about all of those L's they took by not doing what they wanted or taking risks.............Or watch Office Space or American Beauty fukkin' horror stories

 

[yo moms]

fukk failure and fear. Theyre just words.

what a stupid thing to say.

so racism isnt real because its just a word?

so i guess murder doesnt exist becasue its just a word