Scary huh? But once you got on and got going on the ride, it became what? Yup, that’s right, exciting!
I find myself in this situation right now in my life. I was released from my JOB on July 31, 2011, and at first it was a little scary. About 1 minute after I got the news, a sense of calm came over me because I had been preparing for this moment the past few years.
I have been involved in personal development and spirituality the past 4-5 years. This has been a very empowering experience and the only thing that has been holding me back from putting into action what I had actually learned was, my JOB. So when I first got word I was being released I was in shock for 30 seconds. Then right after this feeling went away, I was jubilant as my mind opened up to everything that was now possible since I have all the wisdom and knowledge I needed right inside of me to create a very successful business for myself!
At this moment, 3 months after being released, I am hosting my first Telesummit! Look here http://www.energyofsuccesssummit.com
And wouldn’t you know it, I feel like I’m about to get on a rollercoaster! You see, there is some fear involved in this process as my mind starts to play tricks on me like, who do you think you are by putting on a program like this? You are a nobody, and nobody will want to speak on your telesummit. You will not be able to attract the thousands of people you want to help! You do not have the instincts to even get up a website that will host your event?
Well, let , me tell you I have licked my mind so far. I have attracted over 20 expert speakers. I have a website, and I’m getting good response from people that have seen the speakers and the website. Three for me, zero for my mind! lol
My motto during this time is, “Feel the Fear, and do it Anyway!” I have an intention to help empower people during these times in our world’s history. I’m sharing myself with the rest of the world and I won’t be stopped!
So, Mr Mind, I appreciate your effort to throw me off course, and I know you are doing this because you think it’s in my best interest. I love and appreciate you, but at this time do not need your input so you can go on vacation for the rest of my life.
Just like the ride on a rollercoaster, my mind is telling me no but I know in the end the ride will be much more exciting when it’s over!
Please share this opportunity and sign up for the FREE online program to transform your life or someone you know when things seem to be going downhill in these crazy times.
Go to http://www.energyofsuccesssummit.com and get a load of the exceptional speakers I have attracted to the program.
Thank you
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Chris Richards – Mindnod.com|1:53, 1. November, 2011
Well done Eldridge, the mind can be a cruel mistress and in the past it has scuppered many of my plans. But I am really learning to control it and I’ going from strength to strength.
I hope your telesummit goes well.
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Eldridge Reply:
November 1st, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Hey Chris,
Yes the mind is something tricky! lol Our greatest strength is the control we exude over our minds. So keep on going with the strength to strength my friend!
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marquita herald|19:49, 1. November, 2011
Good for you Eldrige! I love that saying – feel the fear and do it any. In fact one the first books I pick up when I need a bit of a morale boost is “Your Life is Waiting For You.” Wish you all the best with your summit and business!
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Kevin DeRoo|7:54, 2. November, 2011
Hey Eldridge,
I enjoyed reading your article, congrats on the new and exciting path which you have chosen.
I loved the friendly little chat which you had with your mind!
“So, Mr Mind, I appreciate your effort to throw me off course, and I know you are doing this because you think it’s in my best interest. I love and appreciate you, but at this time do not need your input so you can go on vacation for the rest of my life.”
Wishing you the best for the summit, please let us know how you make out!
Kevin
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Eldridge Reply:
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:16 am
Thank you Kevin,
Yes, I have learned that what you resist, persist. So instead of fighting with my mind, I let it have it’s opportunity, then ask it to move on.
Thank you
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crescele|8:41, 2. November, 2011
I cant count on my left fingers how many opportunities that I have declined because of my fears. its really a bad thing. it will eat you up and worst, destroy you.
I have high respect to people who have fears but still took the risk and jump on that roller coaster ride. after the ride all they can say was how scary yet very fulfilling the trip was. and I’d like to feel that. I think its about time to feel that. All the best with you business Eldridge!
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Eldridge Reply:
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:18 am
Hey Crescele,
I know how you feel. I lived with Social Phobia for twenty years, and it kept me stuck in my life. Now, I have it mastered by meditating and visualizing and even though I still feel some fear, I do what I have to do anyway and the fear seems to get less and less as time goes on.
Just do it baby!!
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Julieanne van Zyl|20:04, 4. November, 2011
Congratulations Eldridge!
I’m sure you’ll discover that losing your job is the best thing to ever happen to you!!
Congratulations with your summit also, it looks fantastic, and I see you have attracted many more leaders since you wrote this post!
I wish you LOTS and LOTS of success, which I’m positive you’ll have, just keep talking to that “mind” as you are now!
Regards from Julieanne
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Eldridge Reply:
November 5th, 2011 at 9:09 am
Thank you so much Julieanne!
It’s amazing how the mind controls everything we get in our life. I’m learning to use it now for all the goodness and love it will bring into my life!
Thank you
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Marcus T Cox|22:05, 5. November, 2011
Hey Eldridge,
That like great news, thank you for being honest and human. We all go through tough times in our life, and it is how we take it all in that will shape our reality. I remember sitting at home wondering what am I going to do next. It was a dark place, but just like we have those deep thoughts that will try to bring us down. We also have those little candles of light that some how stay lit. They are always there it is only up to us if we choose to use them. It only takes a spark to make a fire. Keep in touch and I hope everything goes well for you. TTYL
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Eldridge Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Hey Marcus,
Yup man, no matter how much I have mastered my own fears, they still pop up. But now, I more motivated since I have discovered my passion and purpose so I won’t be stopped!
Thank man
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Lynda Cromar|8:17, 7. November, 2011
what a great attitude! While none of us really want to feel like we have to lift our feet off of the ground, we must in order to grow, although that picture has my heart pumping already!
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Eldridge Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Thank you Lynda.
Attitude is key especially during these trying times. I will not be stopped until I reach my dreams, then I won’t stop again because I’ll always have something else to accomplish!
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Bryan McHeyzer|22:48, 7. November, 2011
Hi Eldridge,
This is a very enlighting post mate…
It is always good when I read about someone who has charged forward inspite of their fears.
It is a great feeling as you said when your “cautious” self talk does not win.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Bryan
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Eldridge Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Thank you Bryan,
Moving forward in the face of fear will be my motto for the rest of my life! I will not let fear be the deterrent to my successes in life after living in intense fear for twenty years with Social Anxiety Disorder!
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HollyF-J|21:07, 8. November, 2011
Sometimes the best way to take that leap ( or get on the roller coaster) is with a nudge from somewhere/one else!! Good for you!! Glad you are heading in a different direction. Good luck with your summit!! And most of all “have fun”!
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Eldridge Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Thank you Holly,
If it weren’t for my job releasing me, I wouldn’t even be doing this Summit. So I’m running with this chance to breakout of the shackles of a 9 to 5!
Thank you for your support!
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Dan|20:05, 11. November, 2011
It sounds like you turned a bad situation into a good one. Keep up the great work. I also live in San Diego and look forward to connecting more with you.
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Eldridge Reply:
November 21st, 2011 at 9:18 am
Hi Dan,
Of course we should keep in touch since we both live in this wonderful city. Thanks for your support!
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Angela|13:32, 14. November, 2011
Good for your Eldridge! I love the attitude you have and how you are choosing to react to losing your job. I love that you were prepared for it and are ready to take on new adventures. I know you will rock your telesummit!
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Eldridge Reply:
November 21st, 2011 at 9:17 am
Hey Angela,
Thank you. I’m ready for the new life the new me has been preparing for! lol
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Liz K|18:18, 20. November, 2011
Hi Eldridge:
This is such a great post. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am sure it will help someone who may have lost their job or about to. You were so smart to have a back up plan and to have invested in yourself for 4 to 5 years. Nothing like knowing you have a Plan B when Plan A does not go so well. One thing I personally believe is that there is no job good enough to replace your dream. Congrats for stepping out and daring to live your dream!
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Eldridge Reply:
November 21st, 2011 at 9:17 am
Thank you Liz,
Yup, when one door closes, another one opens up if you are prepared to step into it!
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David Merrill|21:54, 21. November, 2011
Looks like you’re flying high, Eldridge.
Keep rollin’.
You’re on the right path, for sure. Close one door, another one opens.
PS: great program you’ve got scheduled, I’ll be joining in for sure.
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Laura Paulson|12:32, 27. November, 2011
Excellent post Eldridge and congrats on the J-O-B loss
Oftentimes we know there’s more out there for us and our full potential is not being reached where we’re at but we sit there until somebody else forces us (pushing us out because we’re comfortable and we settle…) so it’s definitely a blessing. I love that quote “Feel the Fear, and do it Anyway!” That’s exactly it, getting out of our box, our comfort zone IS scary but like the roller-coaster ride, once you make the move – get on the ride and face our fears….. Man! there’s no stopping!!! So inspirational Eldridge – onward and upward!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Eldridge Reply:
November 30th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Thank you Laura,
I feel like I’m on a rollercoaster right now! lol
Something came up today that I must get done, and I don’t know how, but I know I will! lol
Thank you for your comment!
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alicia|15:00, 29. November, 2011
Your posts always fires me up. As I was reading your article, it came to my mind the numerous times when I had fear in my business. Fear of starting it, fear to people, fear of saying the wrong thing; but I did it all anyway. I am not perfect; am I improving? you bet. I keep learning it is about taking the risk on the things you are passionate about.
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Eldridge Reply:
November 30th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
LOL Alicia,
I’m happy to hear that I can fire you up! That’s my purpose:)
Feel the dear and do it anyway, that’s my motto and I’m sticking to it for the rest of my life!
Thank you for your comment
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Donna Merrill|18:48, 6. December, 2011
Bravo Eldridge! You’ve come a long way. That negative voice in your mind is what I call the critic. We all have it from our past experiences. The thing to do is to acknowledge it, identifying it as only a critic and go on. That’s what you have done. It takes some people years to learn this little trick, but you faced your fears.
We all feel that roller-coaster feeling when we are about to do something out of our comfort zone. Each time I get a new client, or have to speak in front of people it happens to me then it quickly goes away. Isn’t life grand?
God Bless, Donna
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Eldridge Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Hey Donna,
Yup I just had a great ride on that first rollercoaster, now I’m ready to saddle back up and get back on! Yippie
Thanks my dear,
Eldridge
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Darryl Burgess|6:31, 13. December, 2011
Great Post Eldridge, It can be scary when you first get on that roller coaster. But the thrill is amazing. I wish you all the success on your new roller coaster you are embarking on. I know the ride will amaze you and the thrill will make you return again and again and again!.
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Eldridge Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Hey Darryl,
Yup I’m on the rollercoaster now and it’s fun!
Thank you
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Peter Fuller MBA|12:24, 15. December, 2011
Hey Eldridge
Your employer did you a favour
How did the summit turn out?
Peter
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