On the subject of fear of failure in selling our ideas or solutions to others in a professional setup, we discussed the reason for fear and its impact. We listed the following approach to overcome the fear.
1. Redefine the failure
2. Imposing Logical / reasoning over emotions
3. Learning attitude
As we have discussed "Redefining the failure" last week, let us discuss the "Imposing Logical / reasoning over emotions" now.
As we are aware that fear is just a feeling or emotion and it does not have any logic or meaning in it, however, it has the power to control our actions.
One of the approaches experts suggests countering the feeling with reasoning.
What is meant by reasoning?
It is the action of thinking about something logically, sensible way. The reasoning has more facts and logic.
For example, when you take some initiative in the organization, you may worry about the consequence of failure as it may affect you in terms of creditability, or you may lose time or money. During those moments, when you counter the feeling with logical thinking or questions, that is called reasoning.
The following logical thinking or questions will help to manage the emotions of fear.
How many times in the past have we failed in our new initiatives?
Even if it failed, what were the changes in the assumptions and in the environment made to fail?
What would worst happen if we fail again?
What are the options available to correct even if we fail?
What benefit would happen if we move ahead and succeed in the initiative?
So, countering emotions with logical thinking will help to overcome the fear to some extent...
The other approach is getting into action, fail and perceive the failure as a learning experience.
The point is that as professionals, we may encounter many situations to deal with emotion, and how we manage and move ahead differentiates us from others.
Have a great week ahead.
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