Have you ever longed to launch something new? Perhaps you want to start your own business, get back in the dating pool or perform live on stage. If you’ve ever kick-started any new venture, you’ve undoubtedly experienced bouts of F-E-A-R that come along for the ride.While fear is natural, it can also become a debilitating force that stops you dead in your tracks unless you know the right way to handle it.Here are three useful keys I learned during my first surfing lesson that will help you eliminate fear when launching into something new!1. Invest in The Right Tools

If you want to expand your skill set in any arena, you’re going to need the right tools. Whether you want to be a better cook, grow your business, or be more successful in relationships, there are tools to help you get there faster and more elegantly. Since I can’t stand being cold, I knew I needed a top-notch wetsuit that would keep me warm and toasty so I could focus on my surfing form.

How about you? What are the right tools for YOUR new venture? Is it software? An audio training program? A piece of physical equipment? The bottom line here is the right tools facilitate fast learning and greatly reduce the fear factor in any new venture.

2. Hire a Great Coach

No matter what you want to learn, launch or create - there is someone who’s been there, done that. The biggest mistake you can make when launching a new venture is to try and figure everything out on your own. Not only will it take you WAY longer to see results, but you’ll run the risk of getting paralyzed with fearful thoughts; constantly wondering “if you’re doing it right.”

For my surfing lesson, I kept asking my instructor questions as they popped up in my mind. This allowed me to stay immersed in learning and out of fear. A great coach helps eliminates fear by giving you constant feedback, direction and encouragement. And don’t be cheap with your venture! Hire the best teachers you can afford with a proven track record of success.

3. Master Your Ability to Manage Your Emotions

Unless you learn how to manage your emotions, fear-driven energy will severely inhibit your ability to fulfill your potential in life. Want the truth? We all have fear. Top athletes, performers and business people have just as much fear as you do. The difference is in how they manage their fear-based emotions.

During my surfing lesson, I freely admitted when I was fearful and let myself experience it. Fear is just a sensation. It’s energy in your body. The secret to eliminating fear is to allow yourself to experience fear without believing the thoughts that accompany those uncomfortable sensations.

When you feel fear without resisting it, fear dissolves. Thankfully, the ability to move ahead including your fear is a skill set anyone can learn! And when you have the right tools and a great coach, managing your fear-driven emotions is a heck-of-a-lot easier.

Of course, there’s a lot more to say on the subject of fear, but these three keys will help you get started right away.

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