The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Overcoming Fear to Achieve Your Goals

Episode Date: June 27, 2024

Welcome to Episode 87 of The Level Podcast with your host, Paul Alex. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from being a cop to becoming a successful entrepreneur, inspiring listeners to overcome fear and achieve their goals. Fear, especially when facing new challenges, is a common barrier, but it doesn't have to hold you back. Paul discusses practical strategies to manage and conquer fear, helping you step out of your comfort zone and into a realm of growth and success.Key Topics Discussed:Understanding Fear: Recognizing fear as a natural response to the unknown and a sign of stepping out of your comfort zone.Redefining Fear: Viewing fear as a signal of being on the right path rather than a stop sign.Breaking Down Goals: Making large, intimidating goals more manageable by breaking them into smaller, achievable steps.Visualization: Using mental rehearsal to visualize success and reduce fear.Preparation: Equipping yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to transform fear into a manageable challenge.Support System: The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people who encourage and advise you.Learning from Failure: Seeing failure as a learning experience and a step closer to success.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur?Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.ATMTogether.comwww.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.comLeave a review, like and share to help others and let’s level up together!

Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. Today, we're tackling a topic that everyone faces at some point. Fear. Especially when it comes to something new. Whether it's launching a business, changing careers, or picking up a new skill. Fear was the number one significant barrier I always had to face.

But it doesn't have to be for you guys. Fear is a natural response to the unknown. It's your brain's way of protecting you from potential threats. However, in the context of personal and professional growth, fear can hold you back from seizing new opportunities and reaching your full potential. The key is to understand and manage this fear. Don't let it control you like it controlled me for several years. Let's start by acknowledging that fear is normal.

Everyone, even the most successful entrepreneurs you admire have experienced fear when starting something new. What sets them apart is their ability to push through the fear. They recognize that fear is a sign they're stepping out of their comfort zone, a necessary step for growth. You ever heard the saying, you have to get uncomfortable to get comfortable? So how did I overcome this fear? The first step was that I redefined my relationship with it. Instead of seeing fear as a stop sign,

I viewed it as a signal that I was on the right path. Fear means I was challenging myself and stepping into unfamiliar territory, which is where growth happens. Next, break down your goal into smaller manageable steps. Often we fear the unknown because it feels too big and overwhelming. By dividing your goal into smaller tasks, you make the process less intimidating and more achievable. This incremental approach builds confidence as you make progression. Another powerful strategy that I used was to visualize. Spend a few minutes every day visualizing your success. Imagine yourself achieving your goals, feeling proud and accomplished. This mental rehearsal can reduce fear by making the outcome feel more real and attainable.

And I always tell everybody you have to prepare for success. The more prepared you are, the less fear you'll feel. Research your new venture or your new idea. Plan your steps and equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge. Preparation transformed fear into a manageable challenge rather than an obstacle for myself. Also, you gotta surround yourself with supportive people.

Share your fears and aspirations with family, friends, or even mentors who can offer you encouragement and advice. Sometimes just knowing you have a support system can significantly reduce the fear of starting somewhere new. And lastly, you got to understand that failure is not at the end, but it's a learning experience. Each setback teaches you something valuable and brings you one step closer to success. The fear of failure diminishes when you see it as part of the journey rather than the final destination. So until next time, keep pushing your boundaries,

stay resilient, and remember, every new beginning starts with the courage to take the first step. Stay brave, stay inspired, and as always, keep leveling up. Remember, I always have your six. Every new beginning starts with the courage to take the first step. Stay brave. Stay inspired. And as always, keep leveling up. Remember, I always have your six. Make sure to share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone you care about.

The world's already hard enough and we need to take care of each other. Make sure to share this episode on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and share it with the world. Do me a big favor and tag me, Paul Alex. Also, keep the five-star reviews on iTunes coming. This episode is going to help change the way the world thinks and will help everyone level up in their life. And lastly, if you want to continue to level up, learn more about business and life, then make sure to get a copy of my book, From Blue to Digital Gold, The New American Dream, on Amazon or at officialpaulalex.com.