Thoughts for Success: Nothing Deflates Fear Faster Than Action
Fear has a way of owning us, if we let it. But often, fear is nothing more than hot air – something that has no substance. Whether it’s the fear of talking to an attorney as a new Certified Legal Nurse Consultant or the fear of severing a business relationship with an underperforming subcontractor, taking action is the express route to taking back ownership of your conscious intentions and to doing what you know you need to do.
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Fear can be paralyzing, keeping anyone from reaching goals. I remember decades ago as a new nurse I had to overcome fear of making mistakes and just do as I was taught.
As a CLNC® consultant my fears were phone calls and cold calling (door-to-door). I started out cold calling and glad I did. Six days later I received my first case and that fear vanished quickly. I learned to overcome phone calls just by doing it constantly. It takes a lot of practice.
I take Vickie and her organization’s wisdom, experience, and education seriously because I am not the first down this road. The notes I took during the first seminar have been valuable to my growing business when I get stuck in knowing what to do. The tips and pitfalls they discussed are something to pay attention to because I have faced odd phone calls.
I had people who say they had an injury and requested my help. I let them know they need an attorney and explained my business.
Another call was at 9:00pm on a Friday from a broker who requested my resume for an attorney who was looking for an expert to testify to an affidavit. He told me the story of a resident who was injured in a long-term care facility (that was a tip off). The attorney wanted the affidavit done Monday morning. I quickly found my notes on this tip, and told the broker, “I would do it only if I get to screen the medical records first.” He said he had a list of two other CLNC® consultants and myself who will be presented to the attorney. He said I was best qualified. I never heard from them again. I did not want to get into the pitfall of giving an opinion that was not mine – bad for business!
Thanks, Rosie. Yes, fear can be paralyzing! I pondered your message, self-evaluated and grudgingly put a name to my actions or the lack thereof! That was really helpful! It’s certainly better to be prepared than to be a member of the “wish I could’ve, would’ve, should’ve club!” Thanks again and much success!
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Fear can be paralyzing, keeping anyone from reaching goals. I remember decades ago as a new nurse I had to overcome fear of making mistakes and just do as I was taught.
As a CLNC® consultant my fears were phone calls and cold calling (door-to-door). I started out cold calling and glad I did. Six days later I received my first case and that fear vanished quickly. I learned to overcome phone calls just by doing it constantly. It takes a lot of practice.
I take Vickie and her organization’s wisdom, experience, and education seriously because I am not the first down this road. The notes I took during the first seminar have been valuable to my growing business when I get stuck in knowing what to do. The tips and pitfalls they discussed are something to pay attention to because I have faced odd phone calls.
I had people who say they had an injury and requested my help. I let them know they need an attorney and explained my business.
Another call was at 9:00pm on a Friday from a broker who requested my resume for an attorney who was looking for an expert to testify to an affidavit. He told me the story of a resident who was injured in a long-term care facility (that was a tip off). The attorney wanted the affidavit done Monday morning. I quickly found my notes on this tip, and told the broker, “I would do it only if I get to screen the medical records first.” He said he had a list of two other CLNC® consultants and myself who will be presented to the attorney. He said I was best qualified. I never heard from them again. I did not want to get into the pitfall of giving an opinion that was not mine – bad for business!
Thanks, Rosie. Yes, fear can be paralyzing! I pondered your message, self-evaluated and grudgingly put a name to my actions or the lack thereof! That was really helpful! It’s certainly better to be prepared than to be a member of the “wish I could’ve, would’ve, should’ve club!” Thanks again and much success!