The Fear I’m Finally Confronting

If you know me, or anything about my journey, you might think I’m this naturally brave person. The truth is, I’ve been scared as hell most of the time.

And in all honesty, it’s because I’ve been committed to doing what I want, and I’ve been doing that for decades. Yet most of the scary things I’ve faced have terrified me. Every time I tackle something hard, scary, or new, I deposit another brick toward my self-confidence.

But there’s one thing I’ve been afraid to give my 100 percent effort to. It’s a brick I’ve tried to build but never fully committed to until now. I am, on every level, afraid of sales, specifically selling my own work.

If it’s someone else’s product, service, or even themselves, I can sell it without hesitation. But when it comes to the things I’ve built and want to sell, I feel scared, hesitant, nervous, unsure, and full of doubts.

Now you might wonder, how can I, an entrepreneur, be afraid of sales? The answer is simple: I have been a masked wantrepreneur this whole time.

That ends today. Going forward, I am no longer identifying as someone afraid of sales. I write this weekly newsletter with my whole heart and mind intact, sharing my experience in hopes of helping you along your transformation. That is sales. I guide my kids on their own entrepreneurial journeys selling their published books. That is sales.

I think I have been misidentifying it as scary, but really, I am afraid of potential judgment.

What if my offers are not good enough for others?

What if no one buys?

What if [insert whatever doubt]?

Those thoughts have stalled my progress. They have been my scapegoat, my reason to quit. Every time I quit on myself, I chip away at my own esteem and confidence. Feeding into thoughts that are not in my favor is a dream killer.

Why would I think against my own favor?

Why are you thinking against your own favor?

Every thought should be in favor of your desires.

I have decided that I am getting what I want in this lifetime.

When I look at the lifestyle of my dreams, it requires me to bet on myself. It requires me to take off the training wheels and go for exactly what I want.

My 100-day challenge begins today. This is my third one, and I will be successful. I have one personal habit and one business habit I am tracking.

I am using the 100 Days, One You devotional tracker and guide to track my habits. I will be documenting my journey on my YouTube channel, Spivey Jacobs. I have created a plan, and I expect the data to tell me where to pivot, improve, do less or more of what is working or not, and keep driving forward.

I am excited, nervous, and confident that I will succeed. Hands down, anything I put my mind to I have been able to overcome, and this is no different.

Being a successful business owner requires discipline, grit, resilience, and strategy. These are the same things my fitness journey requires.

Health equals wealth on so many levels. I see the correlation, and now I am ready to experience it to further develop my take.

Make sure you grab the 100 Days, One You habit tracker and guide today.

Hit reply. I want to know what you have been afraid of doing and whether you are going to override that fear and start before you feel ready.

Peace Out. Peace In.

-Spivey J.