Comments on: Eliminating Self-Doubt | Beating the Bogeyman at His Own Game http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:33:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ian@ Personal Development http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 Ian@ Personal Development Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:24:12 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-1528 I like the failing forward concept. We're so afraid to fail which is just too bad. Fail, fast, fail often, fail now, that's what I say. The people who succeed in this world are the one that get out there and rough it up with life. Ian .-= Ian@ Personal Development´s last blog ..<a href="http://ianpaulmarshall.com/self-confidence/" rel="nofollow">Self Confidence</a> =-. I like the failing forward concept. We’re so afraid to fail which is just too bad. Fail, fast, fail often, fail now, that’s what I say. The people who succeed in this world are the one that get out there and rough it up with life. Ian
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]]> By: Paul Norwine http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Paul Norwine Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:05:33 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-214 Hi Jill, Thanks for stopping by - I couldn't agree more that not taking action because we are waiting for the perfect time or waiting until all of our ducks are in a row is nothing more than a fear of failure and is a habit that I am definitely working on breaking. BTW, I love the title of your blog post :) Paul .-= Paul Norwine´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/09/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/" rel="nofollow">Eliminating Self-Doubt | Beating the Bogeyman at His Own Game</a> =-. Hi Jill,

Thanks for stopping by – I couldn’t agree more that not taking action because we are waiting for the perfect time or waiting until all of our ducks are in a row is nothing more than a fear of failure and is a habit that I am definitely working on breaking.

BTW, I love the title of your blog post :)

Paul
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]]> By: Jill MacGregor http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Jill MacGregor Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:25:35 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-213 Hey Paul, Love this---we all have fear that can stop us in our tracks. This is great advice--especially like *Take Action and Fail Forward*. How many times have we just stopped all forward motion in hopes we could Plan A, B and C a situation? Seldom helps... I just wrote something on the topic: <a href="http://www.anagentofchange.com" rel="nofollow">Making Fear Your Bitch--Turning Fear into Challenge</a> Take Care, Jill .-= Jill MacGregor´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.anagentofchange.com/2009/09/how-to-make-fear-your-bitch%E2%80%94turning-fear-into-challenge/" rel="nofollow">How to Make Fear Your Bitch—Turning Fear Into Challenge</a> =-. Hey Paul,
Love this—we all have fear that can stop us in our tracks. This is great advice–especially like *Take Action and Fail Forward*. How many times have we just stopped all forward motion in hopes we could Plan A, B and C a situation? Seldom helps…
I just wrote something on the topic:
Making Fear Your Bitch–Turning Fear into Challenge
Take Care,
Jill
Jill MacGregor´s last blog ..How to Make Fear Your Bitch—Turning Fear Into Challenge

]]> By: Paul http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Paul Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:45:51 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-210 Hi Nazim, That's a great question. First off, I would recommend the book "The Present" by Spencer Johnson. It's a little parable (you can read it in a couple of hours) and it's one of my favorite books. Always staying in the present is not easy, by any means (I have yet to master it, that's for sure). But, even for those who are plagued by incessant anxiety, this book will hopefully give a little reprieve from the daily struggle. It did for me. The rest comes down to practice and patience. Over time, it gets easier. Thanks for the comment! Paul Hi Nazim,

That’s a great question. First off, I would recommend the book “The Present” by Spencer Johnson. It’s a little parable (you can read it in a couple of hours) and it’s one of my favorite books.

Always staying in the present is not easy, by any means (I have yet to master it, that’s for sure). But, even for those who are plagued by incessant anxiety, this book will hopefully give a little reprieve from the daily struggle. It did for me.

The rest comes down to practice and patience. Over time, it gets easier. Thanks for the comment!

Paul

]]> By: Paul http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Paul Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:39:40 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-209 Karen - This is one of the best comments I've received on a post yet. And, to be honest, it was the first piece where I really put myself out there and wrote what I felt, not what I thought people would want to read. I am glad that it wasn't lost in translation and that it touched you. Sincerely, thank you... Paul Karen –

This is one of the best comments I’ve received on a post yet. And, to be honest, it was the first piece where I really put myself out there and wrote what I felt, not what I thought people would want to read. I am glad that it wasn’t lost in translation and that it touched you. Sincerely, thank you…

Paul

]]> By: Paul http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Paul Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:34:08 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-208 Well brotha, you are definitely on your way. I can't believe your Alexa ranking has plummeted like it has. It's incredible how much ass you're kicking so quickly. Keep up the good work! Paul Well brotha, you are definitely on your way. I can’t believe your Alexa ranking has plummeted like it has. It’s incredible how much ass you’re kicking so quickly. Keep up the good work!

Paul

]]> By: Paul http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Paul Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:33:07 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-207 Hi Rod - Excellent comment - you summed it up very nicely. Staying in the present is probably one of the most important pieces of advice I have ever received. And when I really focus on it, everything seems to improve! Paul Hi Rod –

Excellent comment – you summed it up very nicely. Staying in the present is probably one of the most important pieces of advice I have ever received. And when I really focus on it, everything seems to improve!

Paul

]]> By: Paul http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Paul Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:31:25 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-206 Dena - I know! I actually read your post no more than twenty minutes after I posted. Yours was a great article (as are all the rest you write). Paul Dena –

I know! I actually read your post no more than twenty minutes after I posted. Yours was a great article (as are all the rest you write).

Paul

]]> By: Paul http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Paul Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:30:14 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-205 Hi Gordie - Yeah, he kept me running but gave me a good workout. Now I'm switching over to boxing so I can beat the crap out of him :) Hi Gordie -

Yeah, he kept me running but gave me a good workout. Now I’m switching over to boxing so I can beat the crap out of him :)

]]> By: Nazim Khimani http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Nazim Khimani Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:17:08 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-201 I think that being present is the most important thing. It takes a lots of time to develop the ability to stay present. How would you suggest being present for the readers who are plagued by incessant anxiety? I think that being present is the most important thing. It takes a lots of time to develop the ability to stay present. How would you suggest being present for the readers who are plagued by incessant anxiety?

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]]> By: Karen http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Karen Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:19:28 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-199 This is my FAVORITE thing you have written on here. It's so honest, and real. And it touched a nerve. I totally relate to what you talk about here, and so many of your phrases jumped out at me. I need to reread this post daily to remind me to keep swinging back... which exactly what I am doing now. Love it. :) Karen .-= Karen´s last blog ..<a href="http://dreaminthelife.com/2009/09/the-minimalist-path-your-life-re-focused/" rel="nofollow">The Minimalist Path : Your Life Re-focused</a> =-. This is my FAVORITE thing you have written on here. It’s so honest, and real. And it touched a nerve. I totally relate to what you talk about here, and so many of your phrases jumped out at me. I need to reread this post daily to remind me to keep swinging back… which exactly what I am doing now. Love it. :)
Karen
Karen´s last blog ..The Minimalist Path : Your Life Re-focused

]]> By: marcus passey http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-198 marcus passey Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:54:46 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-198 Hey Paul How are you my friend? Firstly thankyou for stopping by my place again glad you enjoyed the website value and alexa ranking post I did. Love this post mate, wow everyone writes such intelligent posts. You know mate I have been trying to succeed online for years, I have to make it I just have to keep pushing forward never give up I have come to far. Talk soon Marcus .-= marcus passey´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.marcuspassey.com/seminar-in-london-met-alex-jeffreys-dean-holland-plus-hung-out-with-a-couple-of-students.html" rel="nofollow">Seminar In London met Alex Jeffreys & Dean Holland Plus hung out with a couple of students</a> =-. Hey Paul

How are you my friend?

Firstly thankyou for stopping by my place again glad you enjoyed the website value and alexa ranking post I did.

Love this post mate, wow everyone writes such intelligent posts. You know mate I have been trying to succeed online for years, I have to make it I just have to keep pushing forward never give up I have come to far.

Talk soon

Marcus
marcus passey´s last blog ..Seminar In London met Alex Jeffreys & Dean Holland Plus hung out with a couple of students

]]> By: Rod Macbeth http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Rod Macbeth Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:49:33 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-197 Super post, Paul. All good points but I especially like...Focus on the Present. I think looking *too* far ahead is what can start to sow the seeds of doubt in one's mind. We start with the "what if's" and progress to the "it can't be done" By taking action and focusing on the task at hand there's less room for self doubt. Cheers, Rod .-= Rod Macbeth´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rodmacbeth/czXq/~3/qM81V9t1Q9Q/the-mayonnaise-jar-and-two-cups-of-coffee.htm" rel="nofollow">The Mayonnaise Jar and Two Cups of Coffee</a> =-. Super post, Paul.

All good points but I especially like…Focus on the Present.

I think looking *too* far ahead is what can start to sow the seeds of doubt in one’s mind.

We start with the “what if’s” and progress to the “it can’t be done”

By taking action and focusing on the task at hand there’s less room for self doubt.

Cheers,
Rod
Rod Macbeth´s last blog ..The Mayonnaise Jar and Two Cups of Coffee

]]> By: Dena http://www.paulnorwine.com/2009/eliminating-self-doubt-beating-the-bogeyman-at-his-own-game/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Dena Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:18:14 +0000 http://www.paulnorwine.com/?p=176#comment-196 Paul, Great post! And it is pretty amazing that I just posted a very similar one at Evolution. Great minds thinking alike... ;) Your positivity is inspiring. -Dena Evolution .-= Dena´s last blog ..<a href="http://denabotbyl.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-beat-self-doubt-accomplish.html" rel="nofollow">How to Beat Self-Doubt & Accomplish Anything</a> =-. Paul,

Great post! And it is pretty amazing that I just posted a very similar one at Evolution. Great minds thinking alike… ;)

Your positivity is inspiring.

-Dena
Evolution
Dena´s last blog ..How to Beat Self-Doubt & Accomplish Anything

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