In a way this is like tending to a farm. In order to reap a good, healthy crop farmer first has to tend to soil. He weeds out all weed...or bad stuff which would affect health and productivity of his farm. He then once soil has been prepared, he then sow seed. But, he doesn't stop there.

It may take weeks or months before he begins to see any evidence of seed he has sown, yet, he doesn't lose heart. He faithfully nurtures and cares for his field, fully expecting a large, healthy harvest.

In like manner, so it is with our thought patterns, First we rid our minds of doubt, fear, unbelief, negative speech. Then we begin positive affirmations. We cultivate those positive affirmations into positive thoughts, actions of faith with great expectations. Yes, just as farmer, it may take some of us weeks or even months, but, eventually if we are faithful and diligent on this path Proof of our positive expectations will begin to manifest.

You must think clearly, and with emotion, about what YOU want. Review and AFFIRM this every day. Find opportunities to talk about Positive about our Goals and Dreams.

The subconscious mind is extremely powerful and will gradually orchestrate every detail of your behavior to fulfill even minute details of your desires.

The very universe will be directed toward fulfillment of those things that you dwell on.

You can bring your dreams into manifestation. Begin today, thinking, speaking, and visualizing positive outcome you desire. Voila! It will be so unto you.

3. Identify exactly what you are afraid of. As long as your self-doubt and fear remain general and nebulous you will never be able to overcome them. Only by articulating exactly what it is that you are afraid of, are you able to develop a game plan to conquer that fear. "I'm afraid of failing" isn't enough. Dig deeper; figure out EXACTLY what you're afraid of. Are you scared of being broke, looking foolish, or not having enough knowledge? Once you pinpoint exactly what is holding you back, you can create a strategy to minimize your risk. For example, if your fear is of being broke, then you may want to pay extra close attention to financial part of your business plan and work to minimize your personal spending. If you fear is of not having enough knowledge then you want to build your available resources and have outside experts that you can draw on.

A little bit of self-doubt or nervousness helps to keep you humble, but too much self-doubt however, can be paralyzing.

"And day came when risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than risk it took to blossom." (Anais Nin )

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