EN - 13 | Faith Over Fear: Go Bold!

 

Faith Over Fear, Go Bold, Saravana, AscentYou, personal growth, belief, courage, mindset.

ЁЯМЕ Golden Sunrise, Fellow Ascenders! ЁЯОЦ️

I get it. You've been doing the work. You've been showing up, stacking your habits, and visualizing your success. But there's a point on every journey where the small, daily actions no longer feel like enough. There's a moment when you have to put your belief to the ultimate test. It's the moment when you have to take a bold leap of faith, to make a move that scares you a little, and to prove to yourself that you truly believe in your goal.

True belief requires action. It's one thing to say you believe you can run a marathon; it's another thing entirely to sign up for the race and pay the registration fee. It’s easy to talk about a business idea; it’s a whole new level to file the paperwork and open a bank account. That small, courageous move—a deposit, a challenge, a registration—is the truest expression of faith. It’s the universe's way of testing if you’re serious. And the most beautiful thing about that leap is that it’s not about the outcome; it’s about the transformation that happens in the act of taking it. The moment you take that risk, your identity shifts. You become someone who dares.

I once worked with a client who had been dreaming of starting a consulting business for years. He had read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, and even had a detailed business plan. But he was paralyzed by fear. He was afraid of failing, of not getting clients, of what his friends and family might say. We worked on his mindset for weeks, but nothing seemed to move the needle. Finally, I gave him a challenge: register the business, buy the domain name, and put a deposit down for a professional headshot. He was terrified, but he did it. The moment he made that payment, something shifted. The fear didn't disappear, but it was replaced by a new, more powerful feeling: commitment. He wasn't just "thinking" about a business anymore; he was a business owner. He had a tangible stake in the game. That one bold move was the catalyst that made everything else fall into place. He began preparing to meet the challenge he had set for himself, and that preparation led to his first client just a month later.

This isn’t about being reckless. It's about being brave with a purpose. It's about recognizing that fear is just an emotion, and it is a signal that you are on the right path. It means you're doing something that matters. If you aren't a little scared, you aren't growing. The bridge between fear and confidence is risk. When you choose to step out and lean in, you are building that bridge one courageous step at a time. The goal isn’t to get rid of the fear; the goal is to do the thing anyway.

The Bhagavad Gita, again, speaks to this beautifully. It teaches us the importance of action without attachment to the results. Arjuna had to fight, not because he was guaranteed to win, but because it was his duty. His faith was in the action itself, not in the outcome. Similarly, your faith should be in the act of taking a bold step. You don’t know what the result will be, but you know that the act of taking the leap will change you. It will make you stronger, wiser, and more confident. It will reassert your intent and shake off the drift that can happen from months of small, consistent effort.

Think about all the things you have wanted to do, but haven't. The book you wanted to write, the course you wanted to teach, the place you wanted to visit. They all require a leap of faith. They all require you to make a move that your future self will thank you for. This is not the time for another year of "what if?" This is the time for "what’s next?" This is the moment to transform intention into action. This is the time to go bold.

We often think of success as a linear progression, but in reality, it's a series of plateaus and leaps. The daily habits get you to the edge of the plateau, but it's the bold, courageous action that gets you to the next one. This step is about breaking the cycle of inertia. It's about saying, "I have done the preparation, and now I am ready to commit." It's a statement of self-trust. It's a declaration that you believe in your own potential, and you are willing to put skin in the game.

So, review what has worked so far. Look at your progress. You have built momentum, and now it's time to leverage that momentum for a bold move. This is your chance to reset your strategy and climb higher than you ever thought possible.

Your Action Plan: Your Companion for Success

Your challenge this week is to make a bold move that your future self will thank you for.

  • 1. Identify Your Bold Move: What is one action you have been avoiding because it feels too big, too public, or too scary? This could be registering for a race, signing up for a coaching program, putting a non-refundable deposit on a piece of equipment, or applying for that dream job.
  • 2. Take the Leap:

Commit to this action this week. Do not overthink it. Do not wait for the perfect moment. Just do it.

  • 3. Prepare to Meet It:

Once you have taken the leap, begin preparing to meet it. If you signed up for a race, go for a run. If you bought equipment, start watching tutorials. If you applied for a job, update your resume and practice for the interview. The commitment will drive the preparation.

Remember, action is the truest expression of faith. Take that bold step this week. Your future self is waiting.

We want to hear your story. Share one bold action you are committing to this week that your future self will thank you for! Let's celebrate courage together!

Your next step awaits, let’s elevate!

Your Companion for Success - SARAVANA

Resource Recommendations

  • Books:
    • The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - For a powerful guide on overcoming internal resistance and doing the work that scares you.
    • Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins - A raw and inspiring memoir about pushing past self-imposed limits to achieve true greatness.
  • Tools:
    • A "Commitment" Checklist: Create a physical or digital checklist of the small steps required to complete your bold move. Checking off each item will build momentum.
    • A "Fear" Journal: Write down your fears before taking the leap. Revisit this entry after you've done it to see how your mindset has changed.

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