Unjustified fears can block a rewarding career path. Self analysis and reflection may sometimes prove that some concerns are valid, however most often FEAR is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real.
Toyota, Canon and Sony are among the world’s most admired companies and were built by dreamers and risk takers. These great Japanese companies were once start ups and made their first bold steps into uncharted territory. However these companies are exceptions, in a conservative society adverse to risk. This fear of failure was certainly apparent when I surveyed more than 30 managers from Japanese and multinational companies. I asked why are there fewer Japanese Venture Capital companies compared to the USA? Here is a sample of some of the responses to this question
These comments reveal that Japanese people are not risk takers and fear is often the main motivator.
The first step to overcoming fear is to acknowledge exactly what the fear is. We need to write down out thoughts. What is the worst case scenario?
By analyzing our fear we can then begin to take the necessary action to break through to the other side. Is the fear justified? Is it based on rumor and half truths? The analysis may indeed lead to the understanding that the very basis of our fear is false. If the fear is left alone to grow and develop it becomes real, overwhelming and paralyzing.
The second step to overcoming fear is to look at how it has affected our life in the past. How has it influenced our decisions in a positive or negative way?
Finally we need to look at our lives and ask. “What would be my payoff for eliminating this fear? How would my life be different? What benefits would I have? Who would I associate with if I did not have this fear? If this fear did not exist what may happen? What is the best possible outcome if I did not have this fear?
Lastly, have courage and belief in your abilities. Take action, believe in yourself and dare to dream.
As Shakespeare wrote, “There is nothing neither good nor bad but thinking makes it so”
自分の未来は自分次第 (The future lies in ourselves)
Sun Tzu and The Art of Interviewing
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