From Fear to Focus

Your inner critic doesn't always shout.
Sometimes, it whispers.

Don't miss the block.
Don't forget your lines.
Don't fumble the sale.

It sounds helpful.
Even responsible.

But listen closer.

That voice isn't giving you a plan.
It's giving you a list of fears.

This is 'avoidance thinking.'
And it puts all your attention on the problem. Not the purpose.

There's another voice.
Quieter. Clearer.

Land the block.
Deliver the line.
Close with confidence.

This is 'approach thinking.'
And it replaces "don't screw up" with "show up."

It's not about fear-proofing the moment.
It's about aiming it.

The highest performers aren't avoiding failure.
They're chasing impact.

Not "don't mess up."
But "it’s time to do what I do."

You'll still feel pressure.
Still hear the noise.

But when you choose what to aim for,
You change the game entirely.