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Overcoming the Fear of Greatness
Embracing Your F.I.R.E. to Overcome Fear and Unleash Your Full Potential after 50
Dr. Diva Verdun
November 01, 2024
❝ Good is the enemy of great Jim Collins | As women over 50, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment when we must confront settling for "just good enough" because we do want more out of life. It’s time for a wake up call to get out of complacency and challenge ourselves to turn up our F.I.R.E.™ when society is telling us it's time to settle down. |
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The Allure of "Good Enough"
Let's be honest, we've all been there. Coasting on past achievements, comfortable yet unfulfilled after gaining a certain level of success, and suddenly, you find yourself feeling deep down a nagging sensation. It’s that voice whispering, "Is this all there is?"
But why do we settle? The reasons are diverse:
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These barriers are real, but they're not insurmountable. In fact, overcoming them paves the way to your unique greatness.
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Redefining Greatness in Our Prime
Greatness after 50 isn't about competing with younger generations. It's about leveraging your unique perspective, wisdom, and resilience to create impact. Consider Julia Child, who published her first cookbook at 50, or Grandma Moses, who began her painting career at 76. These women prove that greatness knows no age limit.
The F.I.R.E. Within: Igniting Your Path to Greatness
Your journey from good to great is fueled by the Core 4 Principles of F.I.R.E.™: Purpose, Passion, Prosperity, and Power.
I define these principles differently and with more depth than most gurus attempt to share. Why? Because I’ve encountered so much pain trying to figure them out for myself that I embarked on deeper meanings for each one. Here is a brief description of each one of the Core 4 principles of F.I.R.E.™ from my signature program “The Feminine Code of F.I.R.E.™”.
Purpose: You Are Here By Divine Design. Embrace your authentic self and live a life of meaning, recognizing your inherent worth and wholeness.
Passion: Working and Living from a Place of Completeness. Align with your "Divine Right Occupation," where actions flow naturally from inner fulfillment.
Prosperity: The Natural Result of Purpose and Passion emerge as prosperity. Cultivate fierce magnetism, which attracts abundance from living your true purpose.
Power: Unleash Your F.I.R.E.™ (Fierce, Intentional, Resilient, and Empowered). The natural outcome of living the first three principle create unstoppable power.
When you live the Core 4 principles of F.I.R.E.™ you develop unshakeable confidence and are prepared to face challenges and pursue dreams on your own terms.
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Overcoming the Fear of Greatness
Fear often disguises itself as practicality, subtly convincing us to maintain the status quo. To overcome this, it’s essential to set audacious goals that push us beyond our comfort zones, build a supportive network of people who believe in our potential, and embrace a growth mindset that sees challenges as opportunities. Taking imperfect action is key—don’t wait for the perfect moment to start—and remember to celebrate milestones along the way, no matter how small, as they reinforce your progress and build momentum.
The Ripple Effect of Personal Greatness
As you step into your greatness, you create a powerful ripple effect. You become living proof that age is not a barrier to achievement, inspiring both peers and younger generations. Your pursuit of greatness can lead to meaningful contributions to society, extending far beyond personal satisfaction.
Your Invitation to Greatness
Remember, you weren't born to just pay bills and die. You were born to thrive, to inspire, to leave a legacy. Don't let the allure of "good" rob you of your greatness. You have within you a unique combination of experiences, wisdom, and passion that the world desperately needs.
As you move forward, let Jim Collins' words echo in your mind: "Good is the enemy of great." Let this be the catalyst that propels you from comfortable mediocrity to exhilarating excellence.
You have the F.I.R.E.™ within you. The world is waiting for your greatness.
Diva
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