Name one small risk you’ve avoided in your practice—take the first tiny step toward testing it today.
Name one uncertain situation you’ve avoided—note what you can control and take one step toward it.
Message a past or current client with a small tip or idea—expect no reply and treat the outreach itself as a win.
Say out loud: “Failure is data, not identity”—repeat when hesitation shows up before delivering work.
Say aloud: “Uncertainty means possibility”—repeat whenever you feel tempted to freeze or delay.
Say aloud: “A no doesn’t define my business”—repeat it before asking a client for feedback, referrals, or a testimonial.
Share one time you failed and learned—remind yourself how that moment led to future growth.
Schedule ten minutes to explore a topic you don’t understand—lean into curiosity over avoidance.
Share your perspective in a professional forum or LinkedIn group—even if it challenges others, post once with calm confidence.
Reframe a current task as an experiment—success means learning, not achieving perfection.
Ask one curious question during your next meeting—even if unsure of the answer, stay curious.
Make a simple request you’ve been holding back—ask a client for a review, referral, or testimonial.
Post a sticky note that reads: “What if I try—and learn?” Place it where you often hesitate.
Identify a small, unclear decision—make it quickly and treat it as a test, not a dangerous trap.
Write down the toughest rejection from a client or prospect—note what happened after and how your business still grew.
Lower the stakes: pick one task you’re avoiding and do it badly—on purpose—just to get it done.
Change your desktop background to a quote about exploring the unknown—keep discomfort visible.
Add a sticky note that says: “Rejection redirects me to better clients”—place it where hesitation often shows up.
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