Comments on: Give Fear the Finger, and Live the Life You Want http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/ Travel Blog with Travel Stories and Tips Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:52:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Bob Benditzky http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-11430 Bob Benditzky Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:18:24 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-11430 I have used this advice twice before in unrelated business ventures. Guess what, the fear was totally fabricated. When ignored it became one of the best learning tools I have at my disposal. "Courage!" You are always right on! Best Regards! I have used this advice twice before in unrelated business ventures. Guess what, the fear was totally fabricated. When ignored it became one of the best learning tools I have at my disposal. “Courage!” You are always right on!

Best Regards!

]]> By: Overcoming Fear – Turning Fearful Into Fierce http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-8744 Overcoming Fear – Turning Fearful Into Fierce Fri, 14 May 2010 11:36:23 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-8744 [...] series on how to Give Fear The Finger was popular, so I’ve taken it a step further and found people who’ve faced their fears [...] [...] series on how to Give Fear The Finger was popular, so I’ve taken it a step further and found people who’ve faced their fears [...]

]]> By: 2009 Article Round Up http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-8719 2009 Article Round Up Fri, 14 May 2010 06:29:34 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-8719 [...] Give Fear The Finger and Live The Life You Want [...] [...] Give Fear The Finger and Live The Life You Want [...]

]]> By: hilary http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-2222 hilary Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:12:04 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-2222 My new mantra! Well put. My new mantra! Well put.

]]> By: Colleen C http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 Colleen C Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:39:45 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-1680 Great article - and inspirational. Thanks for writing it! Great article – and inspirational. Thanks for writing it!

]]> By: Annabel Candy http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1524 Annabel Candy Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:10:56 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-1524 Laura - What a great definition of success. I think it's so normal for people not to discover what they enjoy doing until later in life. There's a temptation to feel like a failure when you hit 40 and decide you want to reboot your life. I read somewhere that most people have three careers during their lifetime, and I think they'll bring the skills and experience from the former careers to the new one so that they have a greater chance of success. Maybe that's why you've done so well. What a success you've made of parenting too. Lock just knew what he wanted to do and you encouraged him to follow his dream. While some parents may have said: " Oh darling, I don't think you really want to become a motorbike designer and builder. Here, I'll pay for you to study accountancy." You supported him and maintain a great relationship with him because of that. I still want to write Lock's story and will do one day. It really inspires me and your own business success story is inspirational too. How lucky I am to be surrounded by cool, successful and inspirational people. Thanks for hanging out with me and reading my site! Laura – What a great definition of success. I think it’s so normal for people not to discover what they enjoy doing until later in life. There’s a temptation to feel like a failure when you hit 40 and decide you want to reboot your life. I read somewhere that most people have three careers during their lifetime, and I think they’ll bring the skills and experience from the former careers to the new one so that they have a greater chance of success. Maybe that’s why you’ve done so well.

What a success you’ve made of parenting too. Lock just knew what he wanted to do and you encouraged him to follow his dream. While some parents may have said:
” Oh darling, I don’t think you really want to become a motorbike designer and builder. Here, I’ll pay for you to study accountancy.” You supported him and maintain a great relationship with him because of that. I still want to write Lock’s story and will do one day. It really inspires me and your own business success story is inspirational too. How lucky I am to be surrounded by cool, successful and inspirational people. Thanks for hanging out with me and reading my site!

]]> By: Laura Baker http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1500 Laura Baker Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:25:42 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-1500 I've always felt success was something you found WHEN you found what it is you loved to do - didn't come to me until my mid 40's, when retail happened by chance. Annabel - you are a natural care giver to children so can parent and pursue writing simultaneously. I always knew you were amazing, but have no clue how you can write, surf and be such an amazing Mom simultaneously. I couldn't tie my shoes when kids were small (except when you came and rescued me!) Bravo! xxx I’ve always felt success was something you found WHEN you found what it is you loved to do – didn’t come to me until my mid 40′s, when retail happened by chance. Annabel – you are a natural care giver to children so can parent and pursue writing simultaneously. I always knew you were amazing, but have no clue how you can write, surf and be such an amazing Mom simultaneously. I couldn’t tie my shoes when kids were small (except when you came and rescued me!) Bravo! xxx

]]> By: iadiedee http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1072 iadiedee Thu, 14 May 2009 01:11:02 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-1072 Wonderful post. I fully relate. I recently realized that despite my education and over 20 years as a secretary that I enjoy sewing the most, and am really good at it. Like you, it started early in life but wasn't a 'career' one aspired too but one associated with sweat shops, long hours, low pay and no rewards. I've recently started sewing seriously and find that not only is it a natural fit but I'm HAPPY all of the time! Imagine that. This is another thing I can thank God for gifting me with disability. I'd never have figured this out if I didn't have time on my hands. I'd have been too busy busting my butt doing something the went nowhere and gave me little satisfaction. He has a plan and a reason for everything and sometimes it takes a swift kick in the pants to make us realize where our path lies, or give us the courage (and time) to follow that rewarding road. Thanks for a great read and I enjoy your writing! Dee Wonderful post. I fully relate. I recently realized that despite my education and over 20 years as a secretary that I enjoy sewing the most, and am really good at it. Like you, it started early in life but wasn’t a ‘career’ one aspired too but one associated with sweat shops, long hours, low pay and no rewards. I’ve recently started sewing seriously and find that not only is it a natural fit but I’m HAPPY all of the time! Imagine that.

This is another thing I can thank God for gifting me with disability. I’d never have figured this out if I didn’t have time on my hands. I’d have been too busy busting my butt doing something the went nowhere and gave me little satisfaction. He has a plan and a reason for everything and sometimes it takes a swift kick in the pants to make us realize where our path lies, or give us the courage (and time) to follow that rewarding road.

Thanks for a great read and I enjoy your writing!
Dee

]]> By: Annabel Candy http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-/#comment-1071 Annabel Candy Wed, 13 May 2009 06:43:37 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-1071 Brilliant, you're on! I'll buy your book, write all about how fabulous it is and hound you for your autograph at meet the author events too. Thanks and well done for being the first person to put their neck on the line. Or the second if you count me... Brilliant, you’re on! I’ll buy your book, write all about how fabulous it is and hound you for your autograph at meet the author events too. Thanks and well done for being the first person to put their neck on the line. Or the second if you count me…

]]> By: Big Andy http://www.getinthehotspot.com/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 Big Andy Wed, 13 May 2009 05:41:37 +0000 http://inthehotspot.wordpress.com/?p=362#comment-1070 I like this. I will buy that novel, so that's one copy sold :) You must buy my book of my travels around Morocco which will be published in about March 2013. I like this. I will buy that novel, so that’s one copy sold :)
You must buy my book of my travels around Morocco which will be published in about March 2013.

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