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  As humans, we have dreams, goals, and aspirations. However, each time we try to proceed toward the achievement of those dreams, we are often faced with fears challenging our ability to achieve them. Our dreams, goals, and projects will not always come on a platter of Gold. There will be challenges and oppositions on the way , but our ability to stay courageous and keep moving toward them sets us apart. When you get an idea to start a Project or Business, write a book, learn a new skill, Switch Careers, or Relocate abroad, you will hear voices in your head telling you a thousand and one reasons why you are not capable or qualified to achieve your dreams: "You are not good enough," "What would people say?" "What if you fail?" "You are too young," "You are too old for this." At this point, what we often do, is to get into agreement with our fears and bow out so easily without a fight. It takes courage to look at your fears head-on ...

FAIL FAST, FAIL FORWARD

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15 years ago, I started a blog on Personal, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development. These are topics that I’m passionate about, but for some reasons I couldn’t sustain the momentum. Today, I’m back!!! ... Like I never left. I’m back to pick up the pieces of my abandoned dream, dust it up, get on track and proceed on My journey to Purpose. One thing I noticed however, is the fact that I didn’t have to struggle to get myself in the mood and in motion this time around….Why? It’s because I already have a frame of reference on this task. I have been here before. I may not be a “Pro” yet but this is not a new feat for me at all, I’m not a novice. There’s a lesson I’m trying to draw out of the background story of my Blog writing. I could have easily viewed my inability to sustain my initial goal of Blogging as a Failed Project. However, reframing the experience helped me keep things in proper perspective. I viewed my initial “failed attempt” as an opportunity that helped me gain ...