Masterminds and the Fear of Change

Guest Contributor: Janet Napora
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So you've taken the first step and joined a mastermind. You plug in and start listening, you take notes, make plans and then...you find yourself not taking action. We all want to learn, grow and become better at whatever we're doing. We want to reach the goals we set for ourselves.

I run across people who feel stuck in their present situations. There's always a way out, so why don't we move forward? There are many resources to help us reach our goals but many of us can't seem to take the first step, to start taking the actions you know you need to take.

Most people take comfort in the familiar, even if it's not the best place to be. Change can often be frightening even if it could mean being happier, more successful and moving closer to our goals.

Everything we do consistently becomes a habit. A habit can keep you stuck in a rut or a habit can help you move forward. Many people think getting rid of a bad habit just means not doing it any more. If you take this approach changing can be frustrating.

Take your bad habit and replace it with something positive. Something that will help you move forward in the right direction. I'm not just talking drinking too much coffee or not exercising. I'm talking about being stuck in an unproductive mind set.

Put your fear of change on the back burner, stop focusing on what may or may not work. Take the first step and just take action. If something doesn't work out the world won't end. What you will be left with is a lesson, a learning experience. Don't worry about what others may think of you. They are not responsible for your success or lack of it.

There's only one person responsible for your day. That is you. Your mastermind is there to help you move forward. Take advantage of the lessons taught. Plan your work and work your plan. Learn from your experiences. Keep moving forward. Your success may be closer than you think.