Facing the Enemies Within

Facing the Enemies Within by Jim Rohn


We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear.
Maybe some of our fears are brought on by our own experiences,
by what someone has told us, by what we've read in the papers.

Some fears are valid, like walking alone in a bad part of town
at two o'clock in the morning. But once we learn to avoid that
situation, we won't need to live in fear of it.

Fears, even the most basic ones, can totally destroy our ambitions.
Fear can destroy fortunes.
Fear can destroy relationships.
Fear, if left unchecked, can destroy our lives.
Fear is one of the many enemies lurking inside us.

Let me tell you about five of the other enemies we face from within....

The first enemy that we've got to destroy before it destroys us is
INDIFFERENCE. What a tragic disease this is. The man says, "Ho-hum,
let it slide. I'll just drift along." But here's one problem with
drifting: we can't drift our way to the top of the mountain.

The second enemy we face is INDECISION. Indecision is the thief of
opportunity and enterprise. It will steal our chances for a better
future. Take a sword to this enemy.

The third enemy inside is DOUBT. Sure, there's room for healthy
skepticism. We can't believe everything. But we also can't let
doubt take over. Many people doubt the past, doubt the future,
doubt each other, doubt the government, doubt the possibilities
and doubt the opportunities. Worst of all, they doubt themselves.
I'm telling you, doubt will destroy your life and your chances of
success. It will empty both your bank account and your heart.
Doubt is an enemy. Go after it. Get rid of it.

The fourth enemy within is WORRY. We've all got to worry some.
Just don't let it conquer you. Instead, let it alarm you. Worry
can be useful. If you step off the curb in New York City and a
taxi is coming, you've got to worry. But you can't let worry
loose like a mad dog that drives you into a small corner. Here's
what you've got to do with your worries: drive them into a small
corner. Whatever is out to get you, you've got to get it.
Whatever is pushing on you, you've got to push back.

The fifth interior enemy is OVER-CAUTION. It is the timid approach
to life. Timidity is not a virtue (unlike humility - they are
different).... in fact, it can be an illness. If you let it go,
it'll conquer you. Timid people don't get promoted. They don't
advance and grow and become powerful in the marketplace. You've got to avoid over-caution.

Do battle with the enemy.
Do battle with your fears.
Build your courage to fight what's holding you back, what's keeping you from your goals and dreams.
Be courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.

To Your Success in Overcoming Your Fears,

Christiane Beaud

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