Would you let a fearful surgeon operate you?
What about a fearful pilot fly you over the Atlantic?
When your mind is possessed by fear, you are not thinking clearly.
Fear is the worst consultant in the world!
High performers of any kind invest a lot of time and energy to tame fear and making the right decision under severe pressure.
Opposite to common belief, the more dire the situation, the greater the need for emotional mastery!
In other words, it is normal to panic but it is not serving you and there are many things (depending on the situation) you can do about it!
For instance:
- taking a few long, deep breaths
- taking a walk in nature
- watching the sunset
Emotional mastery requires practice but pays great dividends!