Make sure you're 'doing it scared' as you start 2023 "How do you triumph over something? You step into it, you face it, you do something about it. Far too often, it's very easy to talk about what you're going to do to plan for what you're going to do and yet not do what you said you're going to do." - Sope Agbelusi (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here.) What is this episode all about? Sope is reflecting on not only the previous 12 months, but his whole origin story, including that of his family. As he thought back on where he came from, he's understood that there was a common theme with every decision he made in business and in his home life. He learned to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. How to do it scared.   There's a famous Nelson Mandela quote about the value in facing fear As you begin a new year, it's natural to feel scared and uncertain. But don't let fear hold you back. The only way to overcome fear is to face it head on. Many people try to avoid fear and pain, but often it's by going through these experiences that we realize they weren't as scary as we thought. So don't be afraid to tackle your fears and embrace the unknown.   Overcome any obstacle by taking bold action! Triumph over any challenge by taking action and facing it head on. It's easy to make plans and talk about what you'll do, but true learning and growth comes from actually doing what you set out to do. Don't let your fears hold you back from taking action and achieving your goals.   Key leadership learning moments (timestamps)   00m50s: Sope reflects on how he had to do it scared. 04m20s: "I was scared!" 08m10s: What is it that YOU want to do?   Follow the podcast   If you've just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please do click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode. If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the below links. Connect with Me Website Instagram  LinkedIn  Twitter  Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything