Table of Contents

Let go of Fear........................................................................................ 2
A Bold and Fearless Life...................................................................7
A Life of Bold Dreams....................................................................12
Gutsy, Risk-taking Glory................................................................17
Release the Biggest Fear of All.....................................................21
The Moment to Be Bold is Now...................................................25
What Bold People Know................................................................29

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Let go of Fear

“When you can’t choose between two evenly balanced

courses of action to take, choose the bolder.” ~ W.J. Slim

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 “Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.” ~ Brad Henry
Everyone struggles with fear. It is healthy to admit when you are afraid, worried, or anxious.
To do so requires strength.

You will never get rid of fear

If you are alive you have fear. You have two choices. You can deny your fear and fail to
take action. Or you can face it and do what it takes to dissolve it. One choice brings
misery. The other brings happiness. It’s that simple.

I grew up on an 88 acre produce farm with nine siblings. We were required to begin
working in the fields when we were five years old. We worked in both good and bad
weather, before and after school, and on Sundays and holidays. We worked nine months a
year.
On the days we weren’t planting, weeding, watering or harvesting our fruits and
vegetables, we were at the Farmer’s Market selling them. My siblings and I would be
dropped off with two trucks of produce at 5:30 a.m. We were told it needed to be sold
by 6p.m. when my father picked us up. We did what we were told, we succeeded.

When I was very young, some customers frightened me. I would help them but not say
much. Over time, it became easier and I learned how to be friendly, make jokes and have
fun.

My siblings and I became very skilled. It wouldn’t be unusual to find us in charge, in the
fields or at the market by the age of 13. But we day dreamed of running away and
finding jobs where we got paid by the hour. We weren’t happy with our small allowance.

It wasn’t until I was married and on my own, that I realized how many rewards I reaped
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from life on the farm, I learned how to grow food and to love nature and all of it's glory. I
learned how to show up, problem solve, and work as part of a team. I knew how to keep
repeat customers satisfied. The biggest gift was that I learned how to work hard,
overcome fear and do what was required. With this knowledge, I started my first
successful business when I was 18 years old. I’ve always been an entrepreneur.

Don’t delay your dreams

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of
thinking you’ve something to lose.” ~ Steve Jobs
It’s time to let go of our fears and seize the day. It’s time to take responsibility and live full-
out. Nobody is coming to rescue you.
Go out, take focused action, be busy

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to
conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Develop courage by taking action. Dare to make a difference and use your talent and gifts
to make the world a better place.

Things will go wrong. So what? You’ll make mistakes. So what? You will be rejected.
So what? Keep going, ask for help, find support and be willing to do what it takes.

Enjoy life

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 “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature…Life is either a
daring adventure or nothing.” ~ Helen Keller
Don’t miss your chance to live life with overflowing joy and wild adventure. Have fun, travel
and be spontaneous. It doesn’t have to be expensive.

My daughter Kristy was born without a right hand. She participates in marathons and
triathlons. Turn your fear into excitement. There is no excuse to sit on the sidelines of
life. Do what brings you joy.

Chase your fears

“Not to dream more boldly may turn out to be, in view of present realities,
simply irresponsible.” ~ George Leonard

Safety is an illusion. Go after your fears like your dreams depend on them.

If you want to learn how to speak in public, join Toastmasters. If you fear flying, travel. If
you fear making sales calls, put them first on your to-do list.
If you want something different, you have to do something different.
Expect to succeed. Replace doubt and fear with hard work, focus and persistence.

Never give up

“The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow.” ~ Jonathan
Lockwood Huie

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Life isn’t easy and it isn’t fair. Don’t compare yourself to others. Resist whining and
complaining. Learn to take one day at a time.

Keep your eye on the prize. Concentrate on it. See it in your mind’s eye. See it benefiting
everyone. Give yourself a break but never give up.

Take a leap of faith

“When I am afraid, I open my heart and let the love dissolve the
fear.” ~ Louise Hay

Release fear and control and replace it with faith and trust. Learn to have faith and trust, in
yourself in others and in the world. Trust that you are being taken care of and supported
on the way to your dream.

The more you trust in the process of life, the more life will uphold you, guide you and
shower you with goodness. Be committed to expressing your greatness!

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A Bold and Fearless Life

"Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The
saddest summary of life contains three descriptions: could have, might
have and should have." ~ Unknown

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 “Fail harder.” ~ Facebook headquarters

Too often, we allow fear, worry and doubt to dominate and define our lives. We allow
them to steal our joy, our sleep and our precious dreams.

I made up my mind, very young, that I would push forward no matter what.

I was 17 and pregnant when I married my boyfriend. We were young and foolish and,
because our only plan was “love”, I gave birth to three more daughters by the age of 22.
My last pregnancy was twins.

Kristy, one of the twins, was born without a right hand. My biggest fear, at the time,
wasn’t how we would make it financially, but how would Kristy make it? How would she
hold a bottle or a swing? In a culture where we worship physical beauty, how would she
adapt?
Kristy faced many struggles, but she was a fighter and she pushed back. Hard! She held
her bottle with one hand. After she sucked it down, she would toss it, grab her sister’s bottle,
and drink that bottle as well. She learned how to swing by putting the right chain in the crux
of her elbow.

Her biggest struggles were in school, where she was teased, mocked and bullied. It was
painful to watch, but her sisters helped protect her. She was determined to keep up with
her sisters. She followed their lead and learned to play soccer and basketball in
elementary school. She would go on to play sports for two years at the University of
Chicago.

One of Kristy’s biggest fears was that boys wouldn’t want to date her. She didn’t date in
high school. However, I don’t think it was because of her physical challenge but because

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she challenged the boys in sports and would beat them, their egos were bruised!

Today Kristy is 35, she was married last month. I think Pete is a great match for her. He is
strong, has a lot of energy and participates in marathons as well!

If you want to know happiness and realize your dreams, you have to be willing to take a
leap of faith despite being afraid. Too often, we hold back and play it safe in order to
avoid becoming successful, feeling embarrassed, looking silly, being hurt and facing
rejection or possible failure. We cling to fear from our childhood, traumatic experiences
and the negative media, like Linus, from the cartoon strip, Peanuts, clings to his security
blanket. It’s our responsibility to acknowledge, face and dissolve our fear.
Are you willing to begin now, to dig for the courage to do all the things you were meant to
do, but haven’t yet begun? If the answer is yes read on!

The following tips will help you face fear and put it in its place.

Get comfortable with fear

Invite fear into your life. When you fear something, move towards it. Feel it and breathe
through it. Do the things that frighten you. Action builds courage. Tell yourself, “This fear
will pass.” Your world expands as your courage expands.
Make your dominant thoughts positive

Fearful thoughts attract more fear. Positive thoughts attract success. Instead of expecting
the worst, train your mind to expect the best. Make positive assumptions about your future.
Give no time, attention or energy to fear
Hold yourself accountable. Be consistent, be prepared, be dependable and focus on
solutions. Be innovative, take the initiative and go the extra mile. If you don’t take
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action despite your fear, opportunity will pass you by.
Never dwell on scarcity.

Learn to think, speak and live as an abundant person. Turn off the news. Celebrate what
you have. Be generous. Focus your attention on being ready, willing and prepared for the
beauty, wonder, connections, good fortune and favorable circumstances that are yours if
you are willing to work and be open to them.
Revisit your victories.
Strengthen your belief in yourself by reflecting on the last three years of your life and every
success you’ve experienced. Close your eyes and feel the celebratory emotion of each
one. Bring the same drive, persistence and talent into the present and allow them to inspire
and motivate you.
Live vicariously through the victories of others.
Use the success stories of others. Read how the Brooklyn Bridge was built. Study the
success of Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. Take note of
the courage they developed and follow their paths to greatness.
Ask your family and friends for encouragement.
My family can see my strength when I forget I have it. At my request, they don’t hesitate to
remind me of all the trials and triumphs we have come through. They’re generous with
praise and encouragement. Ask your loved ones to do the same for you.
Create a support group of friends or colleagues.
Robert Fulghum said it best in his book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in
Kindergarten: “When you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.”
Sticking together makes tough times easier and easier times more fun!

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Plan to be great.
Step into your power and dream big. Follow it up with calculated risks and deliberate
action steps. Have no doubt about your success. Your dreams are at stake here! You
have the power to do what it takes to break through any obstacles that stand in the way of
yourself, your dreams and your happiness.

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A Life of Bold Dreams

You have exactly one life in which to do everything

you'll ever do. Act accordingly” ~ Colin Wright

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 “Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our
trip.” ~ Aristophanes

How many times do we promise ourselves to change, be better, do better and then fail?

We promise ourselves we will skydive, learn Mandarin Chinese, find the love of our life,
lose the weight or become self-employed. But we never seem to get around to it.

Who doesn’t want to change, to grow and to live life their way? Yet too many of us fail to
keep our promises. There is only one thing that is standing between you and the promise
you’ve made: Fear.
Fear can be a trap, a prison, a story or an illusion that torments and paralyzes you. It keeps
you awake at night and keeps your happiness and dreams completely out of reach.

If you have indeed promised yourself change, I would like the opportunity to stand beside
you, to root for you and show you the way. I want to help you with your bold, wild and
out-of-the-ball-park vision and lifestyle.

One of the worst things we can do is dare to dream big and then hold ourselves hostage
by clinging to our same old routine doubts, anxieties and fears. It’s a wicked cycle that
will keep you crazy-dizzy and spinning out of control like a rickety tilt-a-whirl at the State
Fair.

What’s real about fear?

 The only real aspects of fear are your annoying and uneasy feelings that escort your terror
– the worry, anxiety and irrational thinking.

The unpleasant physical symptoms of fear drain your energy – a racing heart, your
sweaty palms, shortness of breath and sleepless nights. These feelings and symptoms
are unbearable yet until the pain of staying stuck is greater than the pain it takes to
grow forward, we suffer.

Our subconscious beliefs, our addiction to safety and our past experience prevent us
from taking the action needed to move out of our fear and into our greatness.

Read on for tips for a bold and fearless life:

Don’t believe your thoughts

Drop your negative thinking and lack of faith in yourself or they will continue to snowball.
Train your mind to create positive expectations. Learn to expect the best.

View life as a creative and wild adventure

Life can be brimming with easy times of beauty and light or overflowing with hard times of
difficulty and darkness. Choose to stay present through it all. Appreciate the varied
landscape and enjoy the ride.

Do it for your love of others

Who else in your life is missing out because of your fear of moving forward? Make a list
of the people who will benefit from your success. Stay strong for them. Imagine telling
them your “good news” in advance – I got the job, I made a difference, I wrote my book,
we’re going on vacation!
Let go of the outcome
We often think we know what is best for us. We forget we can’t see the whole picture. Do
what is yours to do and do it well. Like blowing a dandelion in the wind, let the rest go and
remain open to infinite possibilities.
Be authentic
In a world where everyone is trying to be someone else, be brave enough to be you.
Nobody else has your thumb print, heart print or soul print. Nobody else can do your part.
Revel in your uniqueness. Transparency is magnetic.
Create space for gratitude
Begin your day by filling your mind with appreciation. Focus on the love you have to give
and the love you can receive. Become aware of open hearts, open minds and an unlimited
life. This is energy well spent.
Build positive images of the past
Increase your faith and courage by remembering all of your past successes. Take note of
your strengths and determination. Apply the same traits to your present dream. Build
positive pictures of future success in your mind.
Argue for a positive outcome
Make a list of your fears. Next, prove each fear wrong. If you think you can’t, write down all
of the reasons why you actually can. Remind yourself of your written proof when your heart
is pounding and your palms are sweating.
Be comfortable with the uncomfortable
I don’t know anyone who enjoys being afraid. We want to deny it, run from it and ignore it.
As a professional speaker, I’m nervous for the first several minutes. To get through it, I
memorize the first 10 minutes of the speech. Learn to get through the things you fear.
Don’t take it personally.
What someone else does is about them. How you react is about you. This is perhaps the
most difficult lesson to learn. When your request is ignored or turned down, move on.
Rejection isn’t an excuse for failure.

As you face your fears and increase your freedom and happiness by allowing your dreams
to become a reality, the good life is inevitable.

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Gutsy, Risk-taking Glory

“Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right.” ~

Henry Ford

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 “I choose bold. I choose action. I choose what's right for the people. I choose to
make a difference.” ~ Bill Richardson

Fear is an illusion that we buy into and believe in, simultaneously forgetting about
our strengths, brilliance and resilience. We give fear so much power that we forfeit
our dreams to avoid the emotional pain of rejection, criticism, embarrassment and
other external circumstances beyond our control.

Most of our fears aren’t justified or rational. For example, my daughter Kara is a flight
attendant. I don’t fear for her safety because I can’t justify it. It’s been proven that air travel
is safer then cars.

Another one of my daughter’s texts while driving. I do fear for her safety, it is a rational
fear because it’s dangerous. I’ve talked to her about it and I pray for her. I let my fear go
because she is an adult. It’s her problem. I can’t justify holding onto my fear.

What stands between you and the life that you want are your fears. Fear of rejection,
looking stupid, living alonen or going broke are common fears that you can learn to rise
above.
The following tips are on how to overcome fear and live the life you deserve.

Do something brand new.

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Be a beginner. Be open to the different and the difficult. Push yourself. Follow someone’s
lead. Ask questions. Try. Fail. Try again. Fail again. Succeed.
Focus on what needs to be done.
Take small calculated steps to get to your end goal. Don’t give your fear attention or
energy. Let it die a slow death. Build your courage muscles one action step at a time.

Let go of what you don’t want and visualize what you do.

Stop running negative images in your mind of bad things that might happen. Create an
image of the outcome you want and dwell on that. Work towards it. Each time you feel
fearful replace that scenario.

Take your fear to the gym.

When you are stuck in fear and feel paralyzed by negativity, get active. Lift weights, run or
walk off your fear. Move physically. Motivate yourself with a play list of positive songs.

Use affirmations and quotes.

I write down positive quotes and affirmations on index cards and put them in my car,
bathroom, bedroom and kitchen. It only takes a few minutes to see things differently and
change my emotions.

Release attack thoughts and negativity.

We project our own negativity and fear when we get caught up in drama and become
envious of the success of others. Somebody else’s success has nothing to do with yours.
Focus on taking action on your own behalf. Choose to be happy for people who get what
you want. Learn to say, “Good for them” - and mean it.
Change your perception and change your story.

Stop doubting yourself. Become aware of the stories you tell yourself about your self-worth,
intelligence, strengths and possibilities. Own your greatness. Create stories that resonate
with the beautiful person you are. No one else can do it for you.
Create new expectations.
Expect to succeed. Tell yourself things are going well. Know that people want to help you.
Spin new stories about the future. You have a choice. You can expect the best or the
worst. Why wouldn’t you choose the best?
Replace fear with fun.

Fear can lead to a work addiction. When you lack balance in your life it shows up in your
relationships, business, and health. Carve out time to laugh and play. Get away from all
electronics and get your fun meter running. Dance, hike, begin a new hobby and laugh as
often as possible.

The alternative to facing your fears is allowing your fears to control you. Don’t miss out
on opportunities. Don’t cheat the people who will benefit from your gifts.
Life is meant to be lived out loud. This is your time. This is your life. Live with
gutsy, risk-taking glory.

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Release the Biggest Fear of All
“Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.”
~ Brad Henry

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 Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare the truth thou hast, that all may
share; Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.” ~ Voltaire

One of the biggest fears everyone has is not being loved, as we are and for who we are.
We thrive on love. We would die without it. I think when we consistently put ourselves in a
state of love or when we become love, love will find us.
We are either in a fearful state or a loving state at all times. These are the only two
emotions. All other emotions are derivatives of love or fear. When I am depressed,
sad, angry or hurt, I am living in fear. If I am feeling joy, peace, appreciation or
happiness, I am living in a state of love.
I would suggest that if you want to receive more love it’s a good idea to be more
loving. This doesn’t mean that a loving partner will come into your life. That may be
dependent upon your soul’s plan for this lifetime.

When we are immersed in love, we are living our true purpose. We are healed and as we
heal we help heal the world.

 If we want love, we need to be more giving.

 If we want love, we need to open our hearts to receive.
 If we want love, we need to be more loving.

Become the love that you seek and love will surround you, enfold you, protect you and
heal you.

The following statements will help you recognize which state you’re in, love or fear.
 My fearful self envies you. My loving self is amazed by you.

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 My fearful self condemns you. My loving self blesses you.
 My fearful self attacks you. My loving self forgives you.
 My fearful self believes that I’m inadequate.
 My loving self knows that I am enough.
 My fearful self wants it all. My loving self has all it needs.
 My fearful self stays busy. My loving self wants to sit still.
 My fearful self is hungry. My loving self is full.
 My fearful self is unhappy. My loving self knows joy.
 My fearful self sees separation. My loving self sees unity.
 My fearful self is selfish. My loving self is kind.
 My fearful self is judgmental. My loving self is accepting.
 My fearful self sees the negative. My loving self sees the positive.
 My fearful self is desperate. My loving self is content.
 My fearful self wants to whine. My loving self wants to praise.
 My fearful self wants to condemn you. My loving self want to raise you up.
 My fearful self has an agenda. My loving self has a mission.
 My fearful self wears a mask. My loving self is transparent.
 My fearful self keeps score. My loving self keeps peace.
 My fearful self lives in darkness. My loving self becomes the light.
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  My fearful self is in the future. My loving self is savoring now.
 My fearful self shuts down. My loving self opens up.
 My fearful self is an expert. My loving self doesn’t know.
 My fearful self is unworthy. My loving self is delightful.
 My fearful self is complicated. My loving self is simple.
 My fearful self fears the future. My loving self expects the best.

Each moment is an opportunity to choose love over fear. When we make the wrong
choice, we can choose again.
If you want to give and receive more love, give up your fear. Your happiness and
freedom depend on it.

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The Moment to Be Bold is Now
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has
genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now!” ~ Goethe

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 “Somebody should tell us…right at the start of our lives…that we are dying.
Then we might live to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say.
Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.”
~ Michael Landon

You don’t have to wait for a new year, a divorce, a retreat, a seminar, an illness or a
disaster to create a new beginning. We always have the option of choosing a fresh start
in the present moment. We always have the option to choose again, to begin again.

Now is the best time to move through your fear. Don’t delay the opportunity to act, take a
risk, change your behavior or let go of the outdated beliefs and fears that are stealing your
energy and crippling your life.

Stop justifying your lack of success with excuses like, “Life’s too hard. The economy is
terrible. There is too much competition.” Begin now.

In this moment, you can refresh your mind, your dream and your life with prosperous
ideas and a new reality.

In this moment, you can shift your perception and respond differently to people and
situations.
In this moment, you can learn from your mistakes, look for the lesson and welcome the
opportunity to grow in wisdom from what arises.

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In this moment, you can reduce your fear by asking yourself, “What’s the worst that could
happen if I fail?” and “How would I deal with it?” Anything less will be easier to handle.
In this moment, you can find a mentor, a therapist or a coach, a person to help you with a
different perspective, a new height, a fresh vision and a grand plan.

In this moment, you can claim your worthiness, own your beauty and use your gifts and
talents. Strip away the old and allow the magnificent to emerge.

In this moment, you can let go of a bad habit, commit, persist and take baby steps into a
magnificent future.

In this moment, you can give in ways that you have never given before. Give a smile, a
hug, a compliment or do a kind act for the difficult person in your life.

In this moment, you can tap into your genius, be more creative, rise above the old ways
and become a visionary.

In this moment, you can believe in prosperity, live your truth, and adopt the new
currencies of community and love.
In this moment, you can find reason to be happy, breathe it in and take happiness into
your day.

In this moment, you can wake up and get ready for something different, recognizing
that your old patterns and ways of being no longer work.

In this moment, you can let go of your fear of the unknown, the pain of the past, your
worry about the future.

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In this moment, you can choose serenity, calmness, peace and focused action. You can
repeat this throughout the day.

In this moment, you can choose to live in a state of gratitude and celebrate the beautiful
people in your world.

In this moment, you can acknowledge yourself for your past success and be thankful in
advance for your future abundance.

In this moment, you can recognize love, release fear and be at peace.

In this moment, you can be bold and courageous and do something that has never
been done before.

There is no place more powerful than the beauty and the safety of the present moment.

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What Bold People Know

“Not to dream more boldly may turn out to be, in view of present
realities, simply irresponsible.” ~ George Leonard

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 “The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in
having no goal to reach. ~ Benjamin May

Bold people think differently, speak differently and do things differently. Think of Steve
Jobs, Walt Disney and Henry David Thoreau. They lived in an unimaginable realm.

Nelson Mandela not only survived, he made up his mind to thrive. In 1963 he was
sentenced to a lifetime in prison for sabotage and other charges. After being imprisoned
for 27 years he went on to become President of South Africa.

The qualities of bold people

Bold people spend time with people who contribute to their sense of well-being.
Let your toxic relationships go, every one of them. Stop holding yourself back!

Fill up your time and space with people who want to support you, those who can give you
what you need. Then return the favor.

Bold people keep on giving.

Put down your score card. Drop your expectations. Be generous anyway. Give without
wanting something in return.

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Help others succeed. Just when you feel like pulling back, do the opposite. Give
more. You'll never regret it.

Bold people drop their need for approval.

Focus on your actions rather than the reactions others have towards you.

Life is too short to please everyone. So what if someone doesn't like you? So what if
someone says, "No"? So want if you get rejected? Tell yourself, "Next!”

Bold people make things happen

For the next five days do something that you've never done before, something you feel is
impossible.

Make the dreaded phone call. Ask for what you need. Go after what you want. Change a
habit. Attend AA. Create something new. Tell someone that you love them. Make someone
laugh.

Bold people expect good things to happen

Condition your mind to be bold and positive. Jump to amazing conclusions. We are
programmed by the media to expect the worst.

Do the opposite. What if everything works out great? What if I get the job? What if I get
another chance? Learn to expect the best. Keep the big picture in mind. That's what
counts.

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Bold people love to talk.

Get over your fear of new people. This week connect with three strangers in person,
everyday. In your favorite coffee shop, the grocery store or the gas station, say hello, smile,
begin with small talk.

Soon you'll get good at it. People are lonely and isolated. Be outrageous, daring and
loving.

Bold people have a clear vision of the future.

Expect to succeed. Replace doubt and fear with hard work and a clear outcome. Don't be
afraid of detours.

Stuff happens and you might have to change your direction. It's all part of the journey. Be
flexible and remain open.
Bold people learn from others.

Find a mentor. Hire a coach. Watch people who are good at what they do. Attend
conferences, webinars, or teleseminars. Learn, learn, learn.

Reflect on courageous people, their stories and quotes. Allow them to inspire you. Bold
people think, speak, and do things differently.

Bold people celebrate success.

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Reflect over your past year and make a list of your successes, big and small. Be
encouraged by your list. Condition your mind to be brave. Think brave thoughts and take
bold action. Reward yourself.

Keep moving forward with your plan to make a difference and do great things.

Bold people come from a place of love and connection. When they don't they correct
themselves and start again.

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About The Bold Life Blog

Tess Marshall is a courage coach, wife, mother, entrepreneur, speaker, author, fear
shattering, calculated risk taker. Tess Marshall received her masters degree in
counseling psychology and is the author of:
Flying by the Seat of My Soul
Peace, Love and Connection
Take Your Fear and Shove It
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