Author and life coach Scott Allan lives in Japan where he works as an English language educator. He also writes book write books that focus on changing old routines, behaviors and overcoming all levels of self-defeating behavior, and building self-discipline. To date he has written five books – REJECTION FREE, REJECTION RESET, EMPOWER YOUR THOUGHTS, EMPOWEER YOUR FEAR, PATHWAYS TO MASTERY, EMPOWER YOUR LIFE, and now DO IT SCARED. ‘We all have reasons for staying scared, but this doesn’t mean we have to like it. In this book, I will share strategies and case studies I have used to get over my fear of taking action.’ He believes successful living is a series of small actions taken consistently every day to change the way things are for the rest of our lives.
Scott’s coaching begins with an introduction that challenges us to examine our manner of coping with fear: ‘That is why you’re here. To figure out what it is you want and how to get it. And to get it, you have to do something about your situation, life, and lifestyle. It is common for people to reach a stage in life when they look around and say, “Wait. I don’t want any of this? What am I doing this for?” Trust me. You are not alone. If you are questioning the life you have been handed, this is a good thing. It is the first step to changing it. Many people don’t take that first step. They don’t stop long enough to question why. Consider this question: How much confidence would you need to do the one thing you’ve always wanted to do? In other words, how much courage would you need to live your dream and do the things that scare you and are keeping you trapped? The truth is that you don’t need bravery or courage. This is the illusion of confidence. For years, I believed that before I could do anything I had to be completely skilled at it so I could perform without failing. There are a lot of things we should prepare for, but perfection and being good enough before we start holds us back from doing it in the first place. This belief that before we try it, we have to be totally perfect, full of confidence, and bursting with courage is one of the biggest lies that keeps us from doing anything, scared or not. When we are not feeling any of these things, and when we lack confidence to take action, what do we do? Something else. But the secret is so obvious that I’m sure you know it already. It isn’t confidence that comes first, but taking action. Confidence follows action. You do it first and then the confidence comes. We act first and then experience courage later.'
As with all of Scott’s superb books the only sure way to benefit form his advice is to read and re-read his words. For brevity’s the subjects he addresses are Aim High for Your Vision of Impossibility, The Ostrich Effect and Embracing Reality, Taking the First Leap From Ground Zero, Partnering With the Right People, At the Risk of Looking Stupid, Disguising Fear with Distraction, Putting Your Self-Doubt on the Ropes, Breaking Bad Habits That Keep You Scared, Failing at What You Love To Do Best, Practice Limitless Thinking, Rejecting the Life You Don’t Want, What Would My Life Be Like If…?, Tackling Your Most Difficult Tasks First, and Building Confidence With the Brick-by-Brick Strategy – all followed by Weighing the Risks of Staying Scared.
At the end of this richly textured book Scott states, ‘Confronting your fears takes courage. Taking action when every emotion is telling you not to takes bravery and super confidence. People who persevere, stick to their plans, and take small steps to reach their goals, are winners. Anyone or anything that tries to hold you back will fail.’
Sage advice from a fine coach and caring teacher. We come away feeling that conquering our fears is not only possible: it is mandatory for dealing with the new challenges ahead. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, January 17
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Building confidence and belief to overcome fear
This is one of those books that end up with notes in the margins, and LOTS of underlined material. Packed full of gems to build confidence and tap in to courage.Not only does it have great material, but it is full of references for further reading and research.
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- Maria McMahonReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2017
A must-read for all the scaredy cats out there!
- CoralReviewed in Australia on January 17, 2017
Do it! And "Do It Scared"... 'cause nothings going to happen if you don't!
