Facing the Enemies Within
by Jim Rohn
We are not born with courage, but neither are we born
with fear. Maybe some of your fears are brought on by
your own experiences, by what someone has told you,
by what you've read in the papers.
Some fears are valid, like walking alone in a bad
part of town at two o'clock in the morning. But once
you learn to avoid that situation, you won't need to
live in fear of it. Fears, even the most basic ones,
can totally destroy our ambitions. Fear can destroy
fortunes. Fear can destroy relationships. Fear, if
left unchecked, can destroy our lives. Fear is one of
the many enemies lurking inside us. Let me tell you
about five of the other enemies we face from within.
FIRST ENEMY - Indifference
The first enemy that you've got to destroy before it
destroys you is indifference. What a tragic disease
this is. "Ho-hum, let it slide. I'll just drift
along." Here's one problem with drifting: you can't
drift your way to the top of the mountain.
SECOND ENEMY - Indecision
The second enemy we face is indecision. Indecision is
the thief of opportunity and enterprise. It will steal
your chances for a better future. Take a sword to this
enemy.
THIRD ENEMY - Doubt
The third enemy inside is doubt. Sure, there's room
for healthy skepticism. You can't believe everything.
But you also can't let doubt take over. Many people
doubt the past, doubt the future, doubt each other,
doubt the government, doubt the possibilities and
doubt the opportunities. Worst of all, they doubt
themselves. I'm telling you, doubt will destroy your
life and your chances of success. It will empty both
your bank account and your heart. Doubt is an enemy.
Go after it. Get rid of it.
FOURTH ENEMY - Worry
The fourth enemy within is worry. We've all got to
worry some. Just don't let it conquer you. Instead,
let it alarm you. Worry can be useful. If you step
off the curb in New York City and a taxi is coming,
you've got to worry. But you can't let worry loose
like a mad dog that drives you into a small corner.
Here's what you've got to do with your worries: drive
them into a small corner. Whatever is out to get you,
you've got to get it. Whatever is pushing on
you, you've got to push back.
FIFTH ENEMY - Timidness
The fifth interior enemy is over-caution. It is the
timid approach to life. Timidness is not a virtue
(unlike humility--they are different); in fact, it
can be an illness. If you let it go, it'll conquer
you. Timid people don't get promoted. They don't
advance and grow and become powerful in the
marketplace. You've got to avoid over-caution.
Do battle with the enemy. Do battle with your fears.
Build your courage to fight what's holding you back,
what's keeping you from your goals and dreams. Be
courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the
things you want and the person you want to become.
About the Author
This article was submitted by Jim Rohn,
America's Foremost Business Philosopher.
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