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Virtual Job Club Day 3: Congrats for Coming Clean!
Tory Johnson
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Wow…the floodgates opened yesterday. If you missed the comments, you can see them here.
I’m so appreciative of your honesty and candor — it’s real and it’s raw and I get that. Fear is a huge theme running through the posts. Fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of success.
As my good friend Jess Weiner told the Spark & Hustle audience in LA, “Fear is a down payment on a debt you may not owe.” The things you fear may not warrant it.
For so many people, fear cripples their job search. Employers sense it, and friends and contacts do too. It will kill your job prospects. Acknowledge it, honor it by putting your thoughts on paper, and then get determined to control your life—instead of allowing that fear to control you.
Two bits of inspiration for you right now:
First, check out Harley-Davidson’s “We Don’t Do Fear” advertisement. Among the lines in the powerful message: “Over the last 105 years in the saddle, we’ve seen wars, conflicts, depression, recession, resistance and revolutions…every time this country has come out stronger than before…freedom and wind outlast hard times….If 105 years have proved one thing, it’s that fear sucks and it doesn’t last long.”
How much do you love this ad? Tell me you’re not fired up from that! In fact, please take a second and share with us exactly how you feel when reading — and soaking in — the words and message of this iconic ad by posting a comment below.
Second, listen to this 20 minute call with my friend Michelle Pippin for five specific strategies to overcome that fear so it no longer overtakes you.
Click the play button below:
Then Thursday we’re diving into the proactive strategies to move your search in the right direction.
Let’s ride!
Tory
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This ad, especially the last few lines, remind me of some advice someone offered to me recently. A brief period of discomfort is better than a lifetime of regret and fear. I think in my current job search the brief period of discomfort could be the actual search or components of it — reaching out to new network contacts, following up with prospective employers, etc. I’m ready for whatever tomorrow brings and can’t wait to see what I can make happen!
A powerful ad, a powerful message. We can’t let fear stop us from getting on with it…from living life or going after the things we want. Now, I’m off to listen to the Michelle Pippin’s strategies. Thanks, Tory!
I love the ad and the phone call helped me alot. I have alot of fear in my life and I think that also makes it harded for me to land the job. I am looking forward to working through this with the assignments
Think about how powerful the Harley message is fear sucks – screw it! Keeping this in mind when in an interview has kept my confidence up. Love it. Thank you so much for posting here to remind us.
The message is very inspiring. It says to me despite any major obstacle is faced, we ALWAYS overcome and it relation to my job search all I can say This too shall pass.
That call was very motivational. I especially like the idea of just continuing “movement” every day. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine those “baby steps” doing any good. But the truth is, without them you get nowhere.
I fear beginning…I procrastinate…where do I start, what should I be doing..so instead of tackling a small step, I avoid it. The “Fear Talk” made me realize in more detail why I fear and what only I can do about removing that fear. I once trained professionals at General Motors. In one class, we used the film, “You Pack Your Own Chute.” This was a film explaining why we hold ourselves back from doing what we really want to do because of fear. Eden Ryl presented an excellent explanation of the two types of fear; unrealistic and realistic. As I tackle the job search, I am reminded that I harbor unrealistic fear…I need to simply remove the doubt that I have that I will be rejected, and look at what I can offer a company. I need to do a genuine assessment of who I am, what I have to offer. I also need to research on the company to determine if there is a match with what I do and with what they need. Thank you for the refresher by Ms.M.Pippin.
That ad was so motivational. It’s something that I need to incorporate into my work and personal life. The strategies from the call to deal with fear. Fear is my weakness that I do not want to continue to take control of my life. I want to take my life back.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Lets Dance!
Hi, constructive steps to chip away at the fear game. It is really a game……we play with ourselves. Writing it down as she says….makes us confront them up front. Thank you…great points.
True…I think fear is also a self-centered focus. And saying what we offer them and what they stand to gain…brillant simple steps. Thanks.
Thanks Michelle. I really enjoyed the presentation on “FEAR”.
This is making me think about the decision I just made. I think it was Fear based and now the opportunity has passed so I will never have it again.
Michelle’s 5 strategies really helped me focus and alleviated some of the anxiety.
Thanks Michelle!
I think we have all been there. Been scared and felt like the situation you are in was like a living nightmare that would never end. You feel scared and unsure of things. But you end up coming through it still standing and stronger than before. I feel like I can definitely relate this to life situations.
Hi Tory and all,
Sorry for the delay reply. Try to catch up the pass two days. I always love to look at all Harley Davidson bikes. They are so beautiful. Amazing that they remain their believe over 105 years and still keep going just like their products.
FEAR harms our mentally and physically. We should not let FEAR to stop us any more. We all can create our own miracles!
Cheers and let’s have a ride together!
Fear-wow this is a tough feeling to get over or make it work for you. This call was a big help.
fear dose suck, it is the only feeling that can immobilize you.
This ad just help to re-assure that don’t let fear stop you. It may be a stumbling block that can be moved out the way with a different strategy!
“Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself.” H. Granger (HP 2) Pretty wise sentiment for a fictional charachter in a popular childrens’ book.
Empowering. Interesting topic for a book??
Fear! We all have it…from young to old…what makes us take the first step…for me, trust. When Peter stepped out of the boat…he kept his eyes on Jesus…don’t look down…keep your eye on your goal…
Wow, this message was an eye opener. I’ve allowed my fears o cripple for many years and I’m trying to overcome these obstacles.