Jan302009
What are you afraid of?
“The only thing a note-finder has to fear… is fear itself!”
– President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Well, okay, President Roosevelt didn’t actually say it that way.
What he did say was, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
But either way, the point should be well-taken by note-finders.
Because what I’ve noticed over the years is that the biggest obstacle facing beginning note-finders, when entering the Cash Flow Business… is fear.
Getting their feet wet.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s making that first phone call, writing that first letter or postcard, or mailing out that first newsletter… the one thing that stops most new note-finders cold… is fear.
It could be fear of rejection, fear of embarrassment… or just plain fear of fear.
Even veteran note finders—successful Cash Flow Business owners—can be paralyzed by fear—the fear of new ideas, methodologies and technologies—anything that takes them out their comfort zone.
Sure, anything new or untried can be intimidating—especially if it requires you to do or act in a way that’s unfamiliar and alien to the way you normally approach things.
And that’s only natural; it’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
But you still can’t let your fears prevent you from reaching your goals—whatever they may be. That would be self-defeating, and a darn shame.
Listen, remember when you were a kid at the dinner table, and your mother put a plate of “yuck” in front you? (Yuck being anything you never ate before—and that looked and smelled, well… yucky.)
Now it may have taken you a long time to get over that fear of the yuck—but I’ll bet you anything—the yuck you wouldn’t eat back then, is probably one of your favorite foods today.
And how many times have you stood on the beach, at the water’s edge, or on the edge of a swimming pool, scared to jump in—because you were afraid of how cold the water would be?
And how many minutes—or hours—did you waste negotiating with yourself, trying to convince yourself that it wouldn’t be that bad—only to find when you finally did jump in—it wasn’t that bad, after all!
The water was fine!
Well, it’s the same thing in the Cash Flow Business.
Sometimes you just gotta jump in and get wet and leave all your fears behind.
Or, to borrow a phrase from the famous sportswear company, Nike…
Just do it!
There’s money to made out there—and all you gotta do is get it!
Warmly,
Russ
Founder of Winning in the Cash Flow Business
My toe is in the water. Looking forward to losing that fear and jumping in. Lot’s to learn.
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Thanks, I needed that!
September 24th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I really hate the thought of cold-calling agents. That is a big hangup for me.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Have not yet started,iam a little nervus, but guss what I will just do it.
September 30th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I HAVE NOT YET STARTED, I AM NERVOUS BUT GUSS WHAT I WILL JUST DO IT.
September 30th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I had the fear and intimidation when I started in selling real estate. Soon I got over it and became comfortable. I left Real estate 5 years ago. In starting w/Russ, I feel that old intimidation booger trying to get back in me. We all will feel this in many different ways. I will just jump back in the water and booger will be gone. Might take a few times to do it for some of you, but he will eventually leave….now your comfortable to make a good income…So Just Do It!
From a new member who hasn’t, made a first contact but will soon!
October 5th, 2009 at 12:52 am
fear = false evidence appearing real
November 13th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I don’t know how to just “put a toe” in the water…I am either IN or OUT…yes…fear is my constant companion lately…I hope to “dive in” soon!! Thank you for posting your 10 gratitudes, Russ…I really think that some day you should write ANOTHER book…you are excellent at that too! Something invoving these “10″…because, after all, your writing as well as your incredible business sense/experience go hand in hand…Thank You Russ!!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Fear certainly can control our lives if we let it. I am sorry you had to deal with chronic fatigue syndrome, but I know you know how I feel. I have had it for 5 years now, and I have let it hold me back from doing things I want to do. I have decided I will not do that anymore. You have been extremely patient with me while I deal with this and other problems, and it means everything to me. I have not been who I really am for quite awhile, but I am going to overcome this beginning now. Thank you.
November 28th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Hi russ!! I am nerus, but I am going do it. When I thing back since 1980, I don’t never know ABCD, because I hate people say to me,I am stupid, they say to me you need to go school. That right try to learn every things.
Thank you Russ!!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I LOVE THIS SITE….THERE IS SO MUCH GREAT INFO, INSPIRATION, AND MOTIVATION…..THANK YOU RUSS, AND YOUR TEAM!!!!!!!!
PS…. IAM JUST GEETING STARTED, AND I BELIEVE 2010 WILL BE A GREAT YEAR !!!!!!!!
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!
December 6th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Fear is something I need to overcome.
Thanks Russ
December 11th, 2009 at 10:38 am
russ I’ll have to admit your right! fear is one of my biggest obstacles but lets get started
December 17th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Russ- I have dealt with my mother passing away on September 3rd-before that I nursed her through a broken hip and colon cancer-that really took most of my time-also worked a full time job.Now I have alot of time on my hands so I hope that I will forget fear and push forward thank you for your patience.
December 19th, 2009 at 12:03 am
I’m just as guilty of FEAR but not for long I HAVE to do this because it’s going to shock my wife to see we have A way to get out of this debt were in.You keep us motivated Russ THANKS!!!
December 19th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Russ,
Brenda’s working with sister Valerie,thus we have sent our our postcards. We are working on composing a professional brochure. This brochure will be mailed to real estate agents’ Attorneys’, CPAs any all businesses that might have or know of a exisiting Note. Plus, we keep a record of our return of undeliveredable postcards and thus, far we have a 3/41 which averages about 7%(Not too bad). This week we are mailing another 42 postscards(we like to keep track of the post cards mailing). Guess you can say,we are easing into the water,however,we are expecting great sucesses.We are just getting started,but we are moving! We will stay in touch with your blog.
Happy Holidays & Prosperous New Year to you,the staff and All in this new business adventure!
Brenda Conner& Sister,Valerie Robinson
December 21st, 2009 at 9:53 am
I have not been as determined to get going as I am now. I have managed to free up some time to devote to this side of the business. 2010 will no doubt be my year!!
December 26th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
No website at this time, new in the business. But you are right, just do it,Thanks.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
just wanted to tell u that im new to this cash flow business and yes im kinda afraid to get into the water but im going to get courage to jump in the water thanks for all ur support
January 11th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I jumped in from day one I received my package-on 11/20/09!!!
I am dtermined to be fimamcially FREE!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Just got my course and got online 2 days ago and
spent 3hours reading your blog today and I am blown away at all this info just on the side ,not counting what I am learing in the books! I read every thing you send my e-mail and cant wate to do my 1st deal! This is by far the best and easy to understand course I have ever seen. I spent 4,000.00 dollars on a realestate course that left me still in the dark. Please keep doing all you are doing now.
January 13th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Yelp, it’s fear and now I’m about to jump into the pool head first without a lesson. I hope the life guard is watching, I’m counting on it so I don’t drown but learn to swim…more to come.
January 24th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Hi Russ i’m verry nervous and afraid ,I got the program but I haven’t started yet pretty soon I will I have to take out this fear help me please Russ.
January 24th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I cant wait to get my first deal I am tired of fear controlling my life I want to be in control and with all this info I know I can do it. As Nike says, “Just Do It” My new motto..
Thanks
Pennie
January 31st, 2010 at 1:59 pm
fear is good but it can be paralizing until we confront it. It is good because it forces us to face what we fear and defeat it. However fear can also destroy us- if we let it. life is too short to be constantly afraid. the old saying: a coward dies a thousand deaths, the hero but one.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Russ -
I want your help getting my first note deal done.
But times are tough right now and I dont have much extra money sitting around.
If you’ll help me get my first note deal, I’ll pay you back from my profits.
What do you say?
Jim Winters
Jimw@aol.com
July 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm