How Fear Constricts Your Business
Feb 17, 2025
What is Fear and How Does it Affect Your Business?
At its core, fear is an emotional state driven by survival instincts. It’s a low-energy state that feels heavy and constricting, not only in your body but also in your mind. According to Matt, our presenter in this insightful discussion, fear restricts your ability to view things objectively, including opportunities right in front of you. When your business lens is tainted by fear, you perceive everything as intimidating - not necessarily because it is, but because of the emotional state you're in.
Recognizing the Emotional State You Operate From Running a business or being part of an organization at a management level demands awareness. Say a client decides not to proceed with you – if you're operating from a place of fear, this may seem catastrophic. But what if this client wasn't aligned with your values or what you offer? Recognizing your emotional state helps shift your perception from scarcity to opportunity and alignment.
Real-Life Applications of Changing Your Perspective When you shift your consciousness, you start seeing events from a place of abundance rather than scarcity. It's akin to wearing different sunglasses; each emotional state is a different pair that alters your perspective. Constant fear makes decision-making difficult, clouding judgment and limiting the view of potential avenues and solutions. Learning to identify these "glasses" allows you to see possibilities previously hidden.
The Impact of Fear on Decision-Making People under fear-driven states often make decisions to quell their emotional discomfort rather than logical reasoning. Matt cites the pandemic's toilet paper shortage as an example where fear-driven logic led to irrational decisions, ultimately impacting the market.
Recognizing and Managing Fear for Business Success Understanding how fear constricts is crucial to unlocking opportunities. By changing your energy state, you can access options and paths not visible from a fear-driven mindset. This transformation is fundamental for entrepreneurs aiming to breakthrough barriers in their operations.
