The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Overcoming the Fear of Failure and Going for It

Episode Date: July 19, 2024

In episode 103, we delve into the paralyzing fear of failure that every entrepreneur faces. Learn how to embrace fear, take imperfect action, and use common sense to gain a competitive edge. We also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, outworking the competition, and adapting to change.Key Takeaways:Embrace the Fear of Failure: Understand that every successful person has faced failure. Learn to embrace it, learn from it, and keep moving forward.Take Imperfect Action: Start with small steps to build momentum and confidence. Set clear, achievable goals and focus on progress rather than perfection.Surround Yourself with the Right People: Invest in self-education, find mentors, and be around highly successful, driven individuals who will inspire, challenge, and support your growth.Outwork the Competition: Talent is important, but hard work and dedication set you apart. Put in the extra hours and go the extra mile to demonstrate your commitment and resilience.Utilize Common Sense: Sometimes the simplest approach is the most effective. Trust your gut, use practical knowledge, and make sound decisions without overcomplicating things.Adaptability: Be prepared to pivot and adjust your plans as needed. The entrepreneurial journey is rarely a straight line, so stay flexible and open to change.“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. Okay, guys, so today we're gonna be talking about something that every aspiring entrepreneur faces, including myself, the fear of failure. It's natural to be scared of failing in anything, but the key to success is pushing through that fear and just going through it. We'll also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, how to outwork anyone, and using common sense to gain a competitive edge. Now, the fear of failure can be paralyzed. It's that little voice in your head that says, well, Paul, what if you're not good enough, man? What if you make a mistake? But the truth is,

every successful person has faced failure at some point. The difference is that they did not let fear stop them. They actually embraced it. They learned from it and they kept moving forward no matter what. Imperfect action. Now, so how do you go ahead and push through fear and just go for it? Well, the first step is to take imperfect action. Even if it's a small step. Just start, guys.

Just do it. The act of moving forward, even in incrementally small steps, builds momentum and confidence with every single step. Set clear and achievable goals and break them down into manageable tasks. Focus on progression, not perfection. Look, you have to surround yourself with the right people. It's extremely crucial. I didn't really start leveling up my life until I actually started investing in self-education, finding mentors, being around highly successful individuals and people that are driven guys who are going to inspire you, challenge you, and even support your growth. These individuals can provide valuable insight

into your business, into your personal growth. They can encourage you. And guess what? You guys will keep each other accountable. Learn from their experiences, both their successes and their failures. Remember, you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. So choose your five wisely. Look, I've learned to outwork almost anyone in any place. And the reason why, okay, here's my secret. Talent is important, but hard work and dedication are truly what sets you apart. Barely wanting to put in the extra hours, go the extra mile and do what others won't. This level of commitment not only propels you forward, but also demonstrates your dedication and resilience. You have to lead by example.

Look, and then dude, this is no disrespect to anybody, but there's a lot of people that don't have common sense, guys. So I'm going to show you exactly why common sense is overlooked. It's incredibly powerful, guys. In a world full of complex strategies and theories, sometimes the simplest approach is the most effective. This is what I've learned in business, okay? Use your intuition and practical knowledge to make sound decisions. Trust your gut and don't overcomplicate things. Don't be indecisive. Don't be an overthinker. Often,

the best solutions are the ones that are right in front of you. And lastly, guys, you got to be able to adapt. The ability to pivot and adjust your plans as needed is vital to your success. The entrepreneurship journey is really a straight line, guys. It's full of twists, ups and downs, and turns, just like a roller coaster. So you have to stay flexible and you have to be open to change. This adaptability will help you navigate challenges and seize new opportunities when they come up. So guys, I hope this helps you tremendously. It's helped me tremendously a lot in my success in the past seven years. Until next time, stay focused, stay driven,

and as always, let's level 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.