E105 - I Overcame My Fear of Failure (and You Can Too)

In this impactful episode of "The Pay Raise Playbook," Christy Rutherford dives deep into the fear of failure and how it stifles potential. Christy uses personal anecdotes and professional experiences to discuss the importance of self-belief, faith in one's journey, and the actions needed to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve success, especially in unpredictable environments like entrepreneurship.

**What You'll Learn:**

1. **Planting Seeds and Belief:**

   - Christy discusses how personal development and self-belief are crucial to breaking free from limited beliefs about one's capabilities and worth.

   - Analogies and examples illustrate how perceptions of the economy, like recession fears, hinder belief in personal success.

2. **Market Perception and Millionaires:**

   - Despite negative economic predictions, the number of millionaires in the US doubled from 2019 to 2020, showing the gap between belief and reality.

3. **Self-Reflection and Action:**

   - Beliefs must be demonstrated through actions, such as asking for one's worth and investing in personal growth, not just in degrees.

   - The importance of showing results before sharing plans to avoid discouragement from "broken people."

4. **The Effort vs. ROI Dilemma:**

   - How working harder or getting more degrees without seeing ROI is due to a lack of belief in better outcomes.

5. **Overcoming Environment Limitations:**

   - Your capacity and vision are shaped by your environment, but pursuing larger goals involves pushing past these limitations.

6. **Faith and Entrepreneurship:**

   - Entrepreneurship requires faith in unseen things and taking action amidst uncertainty.

   - Entrepreneurs face high unpredictability and need to persist despite criticism and setbacks.

7. **Learning Through Failure:**

   - Success involves continuous action and learning from failures, taking incremental steps forward instead of procrastinating.

**Memorable Quotes:**

- “Faith in unseen things and taking action despite uncertainty is the true essence of success.” - Christy Rutherford

- “Not taking action due to fear of failure is itself a failure.” - Christy Rutherford

- “Your thinking shapes what you become – focus on your vision, not just security.” - Christy Rutherford

**Conclusion:**

This episode is a vital exploration of how fear, influenced by our environment and perceptions, can be a significant barrier to success. Christy emphasizes the need for self-belief, taking action, and learning through failures as keys to overcoming these barriers and achieving your goals.

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