Btw, Congratulations and Goodluck!

I love writing but with only Grade 10 education, my only future was as a typist. At 38, I decided to advance my education and ventured into a Journalism course. As I progressed, fears arose. What if I really can’t do well in school? (I was terrible in school and barely passed. I think they put me through just to save me further embarrassment. lol! )

I suffered anxiety and panic disorder for several years prior to entering journalism school and went through 2 years of therapy. In my last year of journalism, I had a full-blown panic attack that sent my fleeing down the hall to hide in the student lounge.

Depite the fear, anxiety and panic, in 1984, I graduated with honors from the 3-year program.

After that, I braved my way through many live-changing experiences – from starting my new career to venturing into unknown waters to conduct interviews and get the story. I was born shy, so this was a huge step forward. I ended up with 3 awards between college and my reporting work.

This was proof enough that I have what it takes to do whatever I put my mind to.

10 years ago, I went online trying to sell affiliate products. No fear. Until the past few years. My efforts are not paying off, I’m not making what I certainly should be after all this work, and I’m now reluctant to get to work each day. I cannot handle any more of the stress that comes with checking my sales to find fat 0s week after week – and the ultimate realization of repeated failure.

This new fear is strange to me, so I am now struggling to figure out what I need to do to fix it. I do not know what the fear is, but my suspicion is that it’s directly related to low self esteem. Repeatedly not succeeding has led to severe skepticism about my chances of succeeding. Do I have what it takes? I think so, but why isn’t it working?

My challenge now is to overcome this lack of motivation that is triggered by this fear that encompasses many things, from financial debt to loss of hope.

Regardless, I will always have my journalism experience to fall back on. When I quit smoking, I knew I could do whatever I wanted – my will is that strong. When I overcame my fears, shyness and apprehensions, and social anxiety to move into my new career, I finally had evidence that I have the intelligence to find the solutions and deliver quality products.

Whatever your future holds, Julie, always remember this success and how you achieved it. Use that to strengthen you when you need it – as my success has enabled me to move forward in so many ways.

Terry, thank you for the excellent coaching program… I’m behind right now because of serious tenant issues which are interfering with my schedule. I’m convinced the lessons will help me to find the elusive trail that leads to success.

Sylvia

I just wanted to make a post and say a massive CONGRATS!

I remember how satisfying it was when I qualified as a teacher and so I know how happy you must be right now

Well done on the achievement and have fun reveling in it!

Enjoy the moment and the future career, too.

Well done again!

Cheers

Lee McIntyre

I have a friend that’s an attorney. He laughs and argues with me at the same time because I adress him as Counselor Jim. He says I’m still just Jim. And I counter with the fact that he educated himself, pushed through to earn that title and so he should be adressed. I give him that respect though he’s a childhood friend of mine.

So here’s to an outstanding person having earned a respected title, congratulations R.N. Julie Dean. May this be the first of many accomplishments.

Layne

My point was “keep moving forward”.

I’ve been working online for a while now, no significant progress yet. But I gathered the nuts and bolts of it and have put together a system to get the results I’m looking for. It’s a masterpiece. I was actually debating trying it today when I came across your email.

Long story short, I’ve been staring at my own, self developed system “terrified”. Of what, I don’t know. Maybe that it’ll work beyond my wildest dreams. I hope so. Ater reading your post Terry I remember what it was that got me going years back. Get it going, weed out what doesn’t work, and you’ll have left what does work. A simple process of elimination.

I gotta get back to moving forward. Thanks Terry!

Layne

One thing that I admire about both of you is your integrity and Christlike concern for others. That is a drawing factor in your lives. I also appreciate your good content, Terry, without a lot of sales hype.

In your newsletter, Terry, you talked about doing more videos in the fall. If you do that, please try to speak just a little slower. Being a sight learner, I enjoy your printed page much better….with it I can underline, highlight, read it in the car, refer back to it, etc. Also, it saves being “glued” to the computer, remembering to look away once in a while and blinking in order to save one’s eyes. =)

Keep up the good work and God bless,
Clara Mae Watrous

I just wanted to say “Thank you” to all for your encouragement. By the way Leonard we are not too far from Ocala…so I do have a few options available.
Julie

You just have a nurse fetish.