🧠 The Courage to Know: What Do You Really Fear?
As entrepreneurs, parents, and people committed to personal transformation, we face “fear” every day.
We’re often told to be “fearless.”
But as someone building a business while managing a disability and chronic conditions, “fearless” isn’t my reality. My reality is managing fear.
This quote from David Ben-Gurion changed my perspective:
“Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what ought to be feared and how not to fear what ought not to be feared.”
That’s it. ✨
Living with chronic health challenges teaches you this “special knowledge” fast.
What We OUGHT to Fear:
* Burnout that sets our health back for weeks.
* Losing precious time with our families.
* Regret.
* Not living authentically.
* Letting our “why” fade away.
What We OUGHT NOT to Fear (but often do):
* The “no” from a prospect.
* Someone judging our journey.
* Sharing our vulnerable story.
* Looking different from the “hustle & grind” crowd.
* Failing forward on our path to transformation.
For years, I let the fear of rejection—a fear that ought not be feared—hold me back. I was worried about what people would think, more than I was worried about the regret of not trying.
True courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the wisdom to look at a situation and ask, “Is this a real threat to my mission and my well-being, or is it just noise?”
When you live with challenges, you learn that a “no” in business is just noise. But a “no” to your own health, family, or dreams? That’s a real threat.
Your journey, your resilience, your unique story… that is your special knowledge. That is your courage.
🚀 It’s time to transform our fear.
What is one thing you have been fearing that you are realizing “ought not to be feared”?
Share it in the comments and let’s re-focus on what truly matters! 👇
A Note From Ben:
My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:
- My ASEA Business: Supporting my family’s wellness from the inside out.
- “Success in 10 Steps”: The framework I use for building a successful business from home.
You can learn more about ASEA here and “Success in 10 Steps” ebook here.
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