Is fear stopping you?

Hello everyone,

It has been a while. I have been in the flow of marrying my best friend and celebrating our honeymoon - more to come on this at a later stage.

For now I was inspired to share a personal story with you to rev your engine in the last 6 weeks of 2023.

Often, the greatest risk isn't in the daring leaps we take, but in the comfort zones we cling to. My own journey is a testament to this. For years, I was a part of the corporate maze in Johannesburg, shifting from one finance job to another. Each move was a disguise for the dissatisfaction gnawing at me, which I numbed with substance abuse. The root cause? Deep-seated fear of the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship, with all its risks and lack of security.

But what I feared more was the mundane existence I was trapped in. It took half a decade to gather the courage to break free from the corporate shackles. Resigning was like stepping off a cliff into the unknown, but it was the best decision I ever made. Within just a week, an unexpected consulting opportunity came knocking, marking the beginning of my new life. The moment I embraced this risk, my life transformed. Substance reliance? Gone. Boredom? Replaced by a thrilling uncertainty. My first consulting job paved the way to a successful entrepreneurial career, quadrupling my income, restoring my health, and even reigniting my passion for learning, particularly in integrated health and wellness.

This journey illuminated a crucial truth: Fear often blinds us to opportunities lurking in our blind spots. Embracing risk doesn't just change your career trajectory; it revamps your entire life.

How to take action:

Reflect on an area in your life where fear is holding you back. Is it a career move, a personal goal, or a lifestyle change?

Commit to one small step towards that goal this week.

Remember, it's not about massive leaps; it's about consistent, courageous steps.

Not sure what your fear is about?

Everyone's journey is unique, and advice should be tailored to individual scenarios. If my story moved you and you know in the pit of your stomach that it is time to take action but you still feel stuck then reply to this email. I am here in service. I might need to ask you a few more questions to unearth the real juice.

To end off, make sure you are hydrated, getting your 10 000 steps in every day and creating a life on your terms. Here’a to your supercharged week 🚀

~ Gary te Roller