Today's quote from the book: “Contrary to what many believe, courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s action in spite of it.” Doing What You Know, Chapter 6, p. 106 Fear shows up and your mind starts negotiating. You don’t need fear to leave. You need to move while it’s still there. Courage isn’t loud. It’s quiet follow-through. One small step that proves you’re not letting fear drive today. If you wait to feel ready, you’ll keep waiting. If you move anyway, confidence starts catching up. Name the thing you’re hesitating on. Take one 5-minute action in spite of the fear and log it.

DWYK Ch.11 - “The dip shows up after you’ve made progress, when the novelty has worn off and the hard work sets in. It’s when results are slower than expected, motivation is harder to find, and the voices of doubt start to get louder. It’s the place where most people quit, not because they’re not capable, but because they weren’t expecting it. It’s during the dip that your roots grow deeper. It’s where faith, character, and endurance are formed. These are not the moments to run from. They are the proving ground for greatness.“ I’ve absolutely experienced this “Dip” in my business, but I will not be deterred. I believe that great results are just around the corner and I must endure.

Today's quote from the book: “Self-sabotage often masquerades as logic or humility, but its real motivation is fear.” Doing What You Know, Chapter 6, p. 93 This is why it feels so convincing. It doesn’t show up as panic. It shows up as a “smart reason” to wait. A “responsible” excuse to delay. A “humble” way to stay small. And because it sounds reasonable, you don’t fight it. You agree with it. The shift happens when you stop debating the story and start noticing what it’s protecting you from. Fear loves disguises. Clarity unmasks it. Write the most believable excuse you’ve been using lately. Under it, write the fear it’s protecting. Then take one 5-minute action anyway.

DWYK Ch.11 - “Bob Proctor emphasized acting in faith, even before the path is fully visible. This ties directly into momentum. You don’t build momentum by waiting until you have every step figured out. You build it by taking the next step you can see and trusting that clarity will expand as you move forward. Focus and clarity aren’t passive; they’re choices you make daily, through prayer, planning, reflection, and courageous action.” This describes what I’m currently going through (taking a leap of faith) and yes, daily prayer, planning, reflection, and courageous action will continue to be essential to my success.

Today's quote from the book: “But here’s the good news: fear is also a compass.” Doing What You Know, Chapter 6, p. 92 Fear isn’t random. It shows up at the edge of growth. If it’s loud, you’re probably close. Not to danger. To expansion. The goal isn’t to eliminate fear. It’s to stop letting it decide. When you read fear correctly, it stops being a stop sign and starts becoming direction. Listen. Adjust. Move anyway. Notice where fear is showing up today. Ask what direction it’s pointing toward, then take one small step in that direction.