Do you want to make your JumpToConsulting, but the voices in your head hold you back? Yes, I often felt the way 32 year ago. But I jumped anyway, and am I glad I did!

So lets talk about overcoming those fears. The catalyst for this post was the book Mastering Fear. Written by former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb, the author shared his journey through fear to success. I could well identify with his fears on my journey to consulting.

Webb identified five steps in overcoming fears. I’ll elaborate on my experiences and offer suggestions based on the lessons I learned. Perhaps they will help you.

The five steps are decision, rehersal, letting go, jumping off (I particularly liked that stage), and finally, knowing what matters.

Decision – Mine was based on a layoff and later a firing. Disturbed by the lack of corporate integrity – I did not want to become a corporate pimp (as in having to fire good people) nor be a the mercy of corporate ineptitude.

Rehersal – Started by moonlighting, and later working from home. Wanted to see if I could handle not being part of a big organization. No problem —  loved the freedom.

Letting Go – Decided to let go of the current career direction, and started making concrete plans for the future (including loading up the savings.)

Jumping Off – The first day in business (October 1987) the stock market crashed — but I jumped anyway. Scary? Yes, but I never looked back.

Knowing What Matters – To me, it was making a difference. Do some good, have some fun, make some money. Met all three objectives!

In closing, remember those famous words of Franklin Roosevelt, spoken in the depths of the depression at his first inaugural address in 1933 — “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” True then, true today!

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