Running a Business From Fear Versus Trust
Feb 10, 2025
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Understanding Fear vs. Trust in Business
Matt illustrates how fear can manifest physically and mentally for business owners. When operating from fear:
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You might experience bodily tension, such as neck or back pain.
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The future appears daunting, with looming danger perceived at every turn.
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Reactions become your default mode, making you feel like a slave to your business.
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A mindset of scarcity dictates your decisions, causing you to perceive resources, clients, or opportunities as limited.
On the contrary, operating from a place of trust transforms these experiences:
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Your body feels relaxed and calm.
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You remain present, focusing energy on current tasks and solutions.
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Actions are proactive, allowing you to plan rationally and strategically.
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Abundance replaces scarcity, fostering a belief that resources and opportunities are plentiful.
The Process of Shifting Perspectives
Transitioning to a trust-oriented approach isn't about overhauling your entire business structure. Instead, it involves a shift in mindset:
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Awareness
: Recognize if fear-driven behaviors and thoughts dominate your actions.
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Reframe Your Outlook
: Understand that fear often projects fictitious threats onto the future. Begin seeing each moment as an opportunity.
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Embrace Proactivity Over Reactivity
: Instead of responding to perceived crises, engage thoughtfully and strategically with challenges.
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Adopt an Abundance Mindset
: Start viewing resources as sufficient and trust in the continuous flow of opportunities.
Matt likens this change to swapping out sunglasses. Just as different lenses change your view, altering your mindset can shift how you perceive and interact with your business environment.
