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I am afraid of talking in front of groups, even small ones, and of meeting new people.  I can say it here but not in front of others

The ONLY thing that can stop you from reaching your goals is YOU!!!  When you set a goal and then reach that goal it is one of the most pleasurable feelings in the world.  And then, you'll notice on your way to that goal, you will have made so many new goals along the way.  You will never know what you could have done unless you throw balls to the wall and go for broke.  NOTHING BEATS A TRY BUT A FAIL!

I was reading what everyone wrote.  I think its said that we are afraid.  I think when push comes to shove everyone is fearful of something, I as well of certain things.  I just get a screw it attitude, pray and go for it.  It seems to work.  Thank GOD.  You see the key...

Just do it, there are always loop holes if you look.

me im afraid of taking risk..

im afraid that im not capable enough to feed their needs..

SHANNLEE1976 says ...

The ONLY thing that can stop you from reaching your goals is YOU!!!  When you set a goal and then reach that goal it is one of the most pleasurable feelings in the world.  And then, you'll notice on your way to that goal, you will have made so many new goals along the way.  You will never know what you could have done unless you throw balls to the wall and go for broke.  NOTHING BEATS A TRY BUT A FAIL!

Well said, again Shannlee!!

Great, honest responses - thank you for sharing.

I don't think I really have many fears left - because the things I used to be afraid of have already happened to me.  No where to go but UP!  My one remaining fear is falling into a  "little gray life".   So I keep it at bay by doing the unexpected - blasting the 'comfort' out of my zone. 

i have read all those letters and it all sounds so like me. I had a  bad experience working for a doctor and it traumatized me.

i 'm afraid to get back into  ihe medical fteld,

                                                                                                                                                Judy

Hi All:

Thank you for letting me join this Beautiful Group!  Yes...I'd like to believe that I am a mover and shaker!  I'm so excited to find a group of like minds that can help shape, mold, learn and grow from oneanother. 

I would like to comment on the "fear" issues.  This is something that I have overcome in the past two years and I would like to share my story:   I have always been inspirational..believeing that we were place here for a reason....Growing up in a Mexican/Italian family of all brothers.  I really was not allowed to venture out.  (I can totally relate to the movie: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".  Yes...my family very much the same).  I was able to get married have a daughter, go through a divorce and be a single parent.  I worked full-time , while pursuing a Bachelors and Masters program in a three year period and graduating twice on "Mothers Day!".  And my parents very much controlling every decision in my life.  About three years ago...my daughter moved out and left for College.  I was standing there feeling the loss of "My Gilmore Girl" relationship.  I had a career, money and house...but no purpose.  I sat down on the floor and asked God to open my eyes and show me my purpose, I promised to be ready and move forward in whatever plan he arranged for me.  He basically took me from my old life and gave me another one...a life I could never dream of!  I met a man from Africa who had a economics background.  Owned a company without a name.  He basically named it, 501 3(c) it and is currently helping me to franchise it.  We met in restuarants to conduct business for quite sometime, while he continued to ask me to date him.  I said no..but thanks for all the business help.  I paid him and said goodbye.  We bumped into eachother sometime later and I started dating him, one to the day...we had a little boy .  Again remember...I was 41 yrs. old.  My son's father was in the Navy in San Diego.  After the birth of our son we relocated to Texas.  The market was great for sometime and then we got laid off.  I placed the baby in the car and drove cross country back to San Diego on a five day journey.  His father flew back to San Diego sometime later.  However, the entire time on that road trip...I relived my life and cleared Karma with each family member and friends.  I vowed that from that day forward...I would make every day count.  I would use a pay it foreward system to help everyone I come into contact with.  And my life has been blessed and full of adventure!  Now I just want to get into a Nursing Program, graduate...work as a travel nurse.  Then find the perfect location to re-launch my business, using Western Model - Nursing Applications with Eastern philosophies of Alternative Medicine helping to heal the "whole" person in Mind, Body Spirit!  God willing...this is my goal and he already lead me to this group.  So my new friends...do not be afraid to venture out, there is power in knowledge and wisdom of letting go!

when there is a will there is a way......... that is what i think!!   my biggest obstacle is money, or the lack of it...... (i dont get financial aid) but i'm sure i'll figure it out and find a way to pay for my classes... one way or another....

I really want an advanced degree.  I know that I can handle the school work.  What stops me and I have tried to figure it out for a long time, is this.  When I have the time, I have no money, and when I have the money, I have no time.

I really want to travel but at this present time my children are in school, but one day I will be a traveling nurse.

I don't have any problem speaking in front of crowds.  I don't know exactly how I got over it.  I never took a public speaking course.  The only advice I guess I would have is to try not to take yourself seriously.  Take the subject matter seriously, yes but if you make a mistake, laugh at yourself and continue.  It does get easier with time.  I started doing med-ed as part of the job and with each group it got easier.

Has anyone ever seen the Lou Tice videos? Man!!  What inspiration!

Nothing is stopping me. Procrastination? Gone! Bad attitude (victim, poor me, etc...) Gone!  Ecuses? All gone!!

You guys gotta get these videos!!! Go to The Pacific Institute website: india.com/LouVisit/index.html">http://www.tpi-india.com/LouVisit/index.html

God Bless!!

What is stopping me from reaching my goals and dreams?...The cost of education...I would like to get a Master's Degree in Nursing...Unfortunately it costs a lot...but I don't want to be discouraged and I am being positive and optimistic. I enjoy studying. Incorporating medical science and nursing.