EN - 20 | Attack It: Try Something That Scares You!
You’ve built your inner fortress. You've completed a
private, intimidating challenge and felt the deep, quiet satisfaction of an
invisible victory. You've proven to yourself, in silence, that you are capable
of doing hard things. But what happens when the world calls? When the
opportunity to step into the spotlight arises, and your heart starts to pound
with a different kind of fear—the fear of public failure?
This is a powerful truth: Now step publicly into the
arena.
The transition from a private victory to a public one is
crucial. It’s where your newfound inner strength is tested in the real world.
While the quiet challenges build your character, the public ones redefine your
identity. When you do something that scares you—something you’re not sure you can
do, and you do it with an audience—you fundamentally change. Whether or not you
succeed, the act of trying boldly shifts who you are in your own mind. You are
no longer someone who fears public failure; you become someone who dares.
This is not about being reckless. It's about being brave.
It's about understanding that the act of attempting is, in itself, the greatest
win. The outcome is a bonus, a lagging indicator of your courage. The real
transformation happens the moment you decide to try. When you hit ‘send’ on
that big proposal, when you step onto that stage, or when you share that
vulnerable idea, you are sending a powerful signal to the universe, and more
importantly, to your own subconscious. You are saying, “My dream is bigger than
my fear of judgment.”
Think about the world’s most impactful figures. Their
story isn't just about their wins; it's about the moments they risked it all.
The TED speaker who was terrified to go on stage, the entrepreneur who launched
a product without knowing if anyone would buy it, the artist who showed their
work to the world for the first time. They didn’t wait for the fear to go away.
They felt the fear and attacked it anyway.
This week is about taking that leap.
Your Action Plan: Your Companion for Success
- Choose
Your Public, Intimidating Goal: Pick one big,
intimidating goal you've been avoiding because it involves a public
element. It should be something that, if you do it, you'll feel proud of
the attempt alone.
- Example:
A public-speaking gig, launching a new social media account, pitching a
big client, or posting a video of yourself singing.
- Plan
Your Attack: Don’t overthink it. Break it down into the first
two to three simple steps you need to take. The goal is to get into
action, not to create a perfect plan.
- Execute
the Attempt: Do it this week. Take the step. Make the phone
call. Hit the "post" button. Deliver the pitch. The goal is not
to succeed perfectly; the goal is to try.
- Reflect
on the Shift: At the end of the week, take time to reflect on the
experience. How did it feel to take the leap? What did you learn about
yourself? The act itself has already changed your identity. You are now a
person who dares.
The action, not the outcome, is what changes you. Go
forth and attack it. Your new identity is waiting for you.
UGC Prompt: We want to hear your story. Share
one word that describes how you felt after taking your public leap. Use
#AscentYouTribe.
Your Companion for Success - SARAVANA
Resource Recommendations
- Books:
- The
Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (for a guide on how to break
through your upper limit problem and embrace public success).
- Dare
to Lead by Bren├й Brown (for a powerful look at the
connection between vulnerability, courage, and leadership).
- Tools:
- A
friend or peer: To act as a witness to your attempt and celebrate
your courage, regardless of the outcome.
- A
simple journal: To write down your feelings before and after the
attempt and reflect on the identity shift.
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