Fear vs. Intuition: Knowing the Difference and Trusting Your Gut

September 26, 2012 No Comments »
Fear is an incredibly powerful motivator. One of my favorite past bosses used to ask me, “Are you going to let fear paralyze you? Or mobilize you?” But when you’re afraid, even if you want it to mobilize you, there’s still a question in your head — is this fear….or is it intuition? Is it possible that I really shouldn’t do something, that it might hurt me, or am I just reacting to the fear?

One of my new favorite business experts, Marie Forleo, tackled just this topic in a recent video on her YouTube channel – “Fear vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference.” The video is below. My favorite tidbit from the video? This quote: “The more important a project is to your soul’s evolution, the more you will resist it.” – Steve Pressfield

About the Author: Marcy Twete

Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.

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