Nothing is more harmful to a positive creative attitude than fears, uncertainties and doubts (FUDS); yet most people let FUDS control their lives. It is much more productive to learn to control your FUDS; to transform destructive negative attitudes into a new, positive reality. To do this, simple acknowledge the negative feelings and then focus your energies on what you want to substitute for them.
Suppose you are driving along and your oil pressure gauge comes on, warning you that your car is overheating. This is a negative indicator. However, you don't ignore it, nor you become paralyzed with fear. You simply stop at service station, have it corrected and drive one. Following this incident you do not look at the oil pressure gauge continuously while you're driving, allowing the gauge to monopolize your thoughts. To do so means slow and erratic driving, if you had the courage to drive at all. So it is with your fear and doubts. you need to acknowledge them, and then replace them with positive thoughts.
-Michael Michalko, Thinkertoys.
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Makes sense ... the offered solution seems very simple, but i guess implementing it requires time and commitment ... as you know, i am a bit afraid of over-simplifying these things :)
I think I have a long term relationship with this FUDS thing, sometimes our bond gets stronger or weaker but it's always there...Thanks for the post Jeerjeerak jan :)
=) thanks!!!!
n Have a great weekend!!
keep the FUDS away :)
Very interesting example to express a deep understanding of how we should treat fear in our lives.
it was very helpful thanks
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