Fear

Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of the unknown. Fear robs us of our ability to act!

• I’m afraid to pivot to something new when my current methods work.
• I’m hesitant to try something new when my current methods are working.
• I’m not sure I want to risk changing my current way of doing things.
• I don’t want to admit I need help or seem vulnerable.
• Will I actually be able to network and build meaningful connections?
• Will the program provide enough value to justify the cost and effort?
• I won’t get enough one-on-one guidance.
• Will I lose what I have by taking a chance on this program?
• I’m worried that scaling my business will lead to stress and burnout.
• I don’t have the network or resources to expand my business.
• I’m afraid I won’t fit in or benefit from the community.
• Is there a risk of not getting results?
• My LinkedIn profile isn’t effective at converting viewers into followers or clients.
• I don’t know how to create content that resonates or goes viral.
• Do I really need to make this call? Maybe I should just keep going as I am.
• I don’t have the resources to make my brand look premium.
• Will I really see ongoing benefits, or is this just a one-time boost?
• I don’t want to come across as another 'guru' or be overly salesy.
• What if I’m not good at creating high-quality content?
• Platforms and strategies keep changing; I can’t keep up.
• I'm not an expert in creating effective content.
• What if I’m just not ready to tackle content creation alone?
• Can I really grow an audience without social media burnout?
• I’m hesitant to change what’s already working or commit to something new.
• I’m hesitant to divert focus from my current systems or strategies.
• I’m hesitant to change my current routines or take risks on new habits.
• I’m hesitant to change my current strategies or invest in something new.
• I’m worried about wasting time or shifting focus from what’s already working.
• What if my efforts to implement these habits don’t lead to success?
• There's too much information; I don’t know where to focus.
• I don’t want to give up habits or people, even if they might not be serving me.
• I’m not disciplined enough to stick to a schedule.
• What if I don’t follow it perfectly?
• Copywriting seems complex; I don’t know if I can do it.
• Balancing work, travel, and personal well-being seems impossible without burning out.
• SEO feels too complex and competitive to be worth my time.
• I don’t know if transitioning from my current business model is worth it.
• I'm concerned that rapid growth might cause my community to lose sight of its core values.
• If I make changes, my current systems might suffer, or I risk losing control.
• What if I set big goals but fail to achieve them?
• What if I invest time and fail to build an audience or monetize?
• The market is saturated; I’ll never stand out.
• If I focus too narrowly, I’ll miss out on other opportunities.
• It’s hard to cut ties with people who drain me.
• I can’t focus; there’s too much going on.
• I’m hesitant to change what’s already working.
• I’m hesitant to change what’s already working or adopt new habits.
• I don’t want to shift focus away from what’s already working.
• I’m not ready to give up my current habits or routine to pursue this goal.
• I’m hesitant to prioritize faith or community because it might conflict with my other goals.
• I’m afraid of wasting effort or sacrificing stability for uncertain results.
• I don’t know where to start.
• I’m new to copywriting and don’t know where to begin.
• People won’t read my writing because attention spans are too short.
• What if I try and fail to get results?
• I’m worried about making quick returns rather than focusing on long-term success.
• I’m not confident in my ability to stand out online or build an audience.
• I can’t keep up with so many social media platforms.
• I don’t know how to create content that’s good enough to publish.
• I can’t keep up with a regular content schedule
• I can’t leave my current job or role because it’s safe and secure.
• What if I fail at pursuing something new?
• I’m not confident I can build an audience or stand out online.
• I don’t know what to sell or how to start monetizing.
• What if I create something, and no one buys it?
• I don’t know where to start in building a personal brand or business.
• Is this really the right time to focus on building my personal brand?
• I don’t know how to step back without losing control or quality.
• I can’t delegate because no one can do it as well as I can.
• The crowded market makes it challenging to carve out a unique position.
• Focusing on the future means sacrificing present enjoyment or spontaneity.
• I don’t know where to start or what path to take as a creator or entrepreneur.
• I’m scared to share my true self online because of judgment or rejection.
• What if I try and it doesn’t work out?
• If my business grows exponentially, won’t it become too overwhelming to manage?
• Taking on financial risk is too scary.
• Entrepreneurship is too stressful and detrimental to mental health.
• AI will replace everything I do; there’s no point in trying.
• I don’t have the tools or skills to scale my business effectively.
• I’m the only one who can do this; hiring or delegating will compromise quality.
• I don’t know where to start or what to focus on in building my business.
• Other courses and systems haven’t worked for me.
• There are too many options, and I don’t know where to start.
• The content creation process feels overwhelming, and I don’t think I can sustain it.
• What if I make a wrong decision and it sets me back?
• Scaling a business or YouTube channel seems too complicated.
• I have to sacrifice too much—my health, relationships, or privacy—to succeed.
• I don’t know where to start, and trying to do everything feels overwhelming.
• Do I have to sacrifice my health, relationships, or freedom to achieve success?
• As a founder, stress and anxiety are unavoidable and unmanageable.
• How do I know this isn’t just another overhyped, under-delivered program?
• I should pursue multiple opportunities to maximize revenue.
• I don’t know where to begin—there are too many details to figure out.
• What if my business idea isn’t the right one?
• Scaling a business sounds too complicated and overwhelming.
• Failure and risk are to be avoided at all costs.
• What if I fail? It’s embarrassing and costly.
• What if scaling disrupts my current operations or work-life balance?
• Building systems like the Founder Flywheel sounds too complicated.
• I don’t have any prior knowledge or experience in building an audience.
• Posting every day and managing content sounds exhausting.
• I’m afraid to charge a higher price for my product.
• I don’t have the money, tools, or team to start a business.
• I’m overwhelmed and don’t know how to manage my business effectively.
• I don’t know how to scale beyond myself.
• I don’t know how to prioritize or take the first step in building a business.
• I’m afraid I’ll burn out trying to grow my business.
• I don’t know what I’m good at or what my audience wants.
• Running a "Zen Business" will consume all my time and energy."
• I don’t know how to systemize or delegate effectively.
• What if letting go of current habits or systems negatively impacts the progress I’ve already made?
• What if hiring the wrong people disrupts my business?
• What should I do if this approach doesn't work for my business?
• What if adopting these new methods doesn’t work for me or align with my current goals and business mode?
• What if implementing these roles doesn’t work for my business?
• Scaling might create chaos in my operations.
• What if I step back and things fall apart?
• I don’t trust that systems or a team can handle my business as well as I do.
• Can I really maintain quality while focusing on travel and freedom?
• I don’t know where to start—it all feels too much.
• If I’m not in control of everything, the business will fall apart.
• I’m completely drained—how can I possibly take on anything else?
• I’ve tried planning before, but things never go as expected.
• If I’m not involved in everything, my business will fall apart.
• What if I try this and it doesn’t work?
• What if people criticize or judge me for putting myself out there?
• Building a personal brand feels too complicated—I don’t know where to start.
• What if I invest in my brand and it doesn’t work?
• Building a business that allows freedom sounds complicated—I don’t know where to start.
• I don’t know where to start in reclaiming my time and energy.
• If I don’t handle everything myself, won’t things fall apart?
• What if I change things and it still doesn’t work?
• What if I put in the effort and it doesn’t work?
• There’s too much to learn—where do I even start?
• If I let go or take a step back, things will fall apart.
• If I say no to these opportunities, I might miss out on critical revenue or growth.
• I'm not creative enough to produce content that stands out in a crowded space.
• I feel like I’m the main thing holding my business back, but I don’t know how to fix it.
• If I don’t do everything myself, quality will suffer.
• I can’t make more money without sacrificing my health, family, or freedom.
• I’ve already missed my window to build a personal brand.
• I feel like my company is my whole identity. If it fails, I fail.
• I don’t want to come off as pushy or manipulative in my sales.
• I’m not technical—won’t building this system be overwhelming?
• What if no one shows up or buys from my workshop?
• How do I keep people from dropping off or getting bored?
• There are too many social platforms; I don't know where to focus or how to manage multiple channels effectively.
• What if I put all this effort into a workshop and it flops?
• I don't know what to post, how often to post, or how to maintain consistency without burning out.
• I’m not tech-savvy enough or resourced enough to run this.
• I don’t know what to post or how to organize what I’m learning. There's too much noise.
• I’m exhausted from being the only one pushing — when will I get freedom?
• I need to avoid mistakes and failures to be successful in business.