How many times have you found yourself on the brink of completing a task, only to find some trivial distraction pulling you away? It's not because you're lazy, far from it! The overbearing landslide of potential success can sometimes be daunting. It stops us in our tracks, fills us with worries of the unknown. I call this the Fear of Success, and to overcome it, we must understand it.

Once, I was in the same boat; an idea burning brightly in my mind for an intensive personal development strategy. I won’t lie. I was scared. Thoughts tumbled through my mind –Would it work? Would people understand its significance? Would it help people change themselves for the better? These questions filled me with worries, and yes, it led to moments where I held myself back. But then I realised, the only thing standing between me and my dream was… well, me.

It's a common misconception that procrastination is the offspring of indifference or idleness. But let's get one thing straight; procrastination does not stem from laziness. In reality, it's the fear of doing well, earning accolades, or achieving our dreams that hold us back. And that's completely human. A protective instinct that safeguards us from the uncertainty of success.

Think about it. What if you perform well this once? Will there be expectations to constantly outdo yourself and maintain the standard? How will success change you, your relationships, your daily life? It's these queries that our brain dreads answering.

Ever heard the phrase, “We all have two lives. The second one begins when we realise we only have one.” A mouthful, isn’t it? But in essence, it's about understanding that life is brief and there's no better day than today to live it fully and fearlessly.

Prevalent personalities had and have their fears too; they just don't let it stop them from achieving their goals. Consider Richard Branson's quote: “The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all.” It speaks of taking on life headlong despite any fear of success. It's the fear that gives an edge, that pushes one to break boundaries.

I urge you to think this through. Is it the fear of success keeping you from finishing that novel you always wanted to write, or perhaps launching your own business? Maybe even pursuing your passion in a career of art? It all seems daunting, but acknowledging this fear is the first step towards overcoming it.

Remember, the only person who decides what you're capable of is you. Success is not a destination, but a journey where learning never ceases, and every step is just another lesson on courage, resilience, and self-determination.

When it was time to launch my LMA Course, a blend of intense doubts and excitement coursed through me. But as I have noted before, the Fear of Success is a natural response. How we handle this fear is what sets us apart. I chose to embrace the uncertainty, reminding myself that success doesn't define me, but it's my response to it that does.

So next time when you find yourself on the brink of finishing that project or that dream business, remember it’s that fear whispering doubts in your ear. And it's okay, embrace it, roll with it and turn it into your secret weapon.

Take this journey on your own terms, at your own pace. The world waits for your success story, but more than that, YOU wait for your success story. There's no better time than now to conquer this fear. Remember, life-actions don't have to be perfect, they just have to be. Hopefully, in embracing uncertainty and conquering fear, you too will be able to weave your success insider story just like I have. Let's not give in to procrastination. Let's overcome the Fear of Success. Carve your own path, one fearless step at a time.

Every fear, every doubt holds within a thinly veiled opportunity. Deep down, we all know this. The question is, how will you respond? Will you let fear giggle in your face, or will you rise, own the stage and unfold the words – “Watch me. Watch me succeed.”?

So I ask you: What's stopping you from becoming the person you've always dreamed of? Remember, success is not a destination but a journey. All it takes is a little action, a little courage, and a whole lot of self-belief.

And you are genuinely capable of it all! So choose to move, to do, to SUCCEED. Change the narrative around fear and make it your stepping stone. Today, let us rewrite history, one successful story at a time. 🙏