Comments on: The Puppiness Project – Don’t Be Paralyzed By Irrelevant Fears

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:07:31 +0000

In reply to Leslie.

I had to pop in real quick because I instantly thought of this post when my husband mailed this to me today: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/l-screenwriter-chronicles-365-consecutive-days-conquering-fears-164847640.html

(Or bypass the ‘story’ and go straight to video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXIpuOlKhDE )

It’s rather uplifting and just seemed so relevant.

By: karen @ collars for dogs

karen @ collars for dogs — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:58:33 +0000

Excellent post! I smiled, picturing Honey taking the steps while wearing a soft toy, and being PROUD of herself ! It’s so rewarding to help someone else (animal or human) or yourself overcoming a fear. Best wishes, Karen

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:50:24 +0000

I love your posts – they always make me think. Of course, once I get to thinking, it gets difficult to write a comment that isn’t a book but I’ll try…

I’ve always been afraid of failure – not really sure where that came from but certainly it was part of my childhood. Carrying it into my working life, it has made me an employee managers love to have but I’ve often made myself sick with worry. And burned out.

Two years ago, I came to work for an employer whose motto is “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.” It’s a paradigm shift for sure but one that has allowed me to stretch myself. I’ve made a few mistakes but I wasn’t fired and I didn’t die. It’s remarkably liberating.

Now, if I could only manage to apply it to my personal life. 😉

By: MelF

MelF — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:42:54 +0000

Beautiful post Pamela. I saw that same article too. Maybe I need to post it somewhere to remind me of the regrets I might have if I don’t take risks and push past the fear. Good for Honey and for you for working to overcome your fears. Daisy and I will do the same. 🙂

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:59:48 +0000

I’m certain that I have a fear of success . .it’s the reason I have changed jobs and directions so many times! I was doing a “soul searching” class once when I realized that I always make a change right before I “make it” to my goal- dang it! Awareness is the first step, right? Love this post – thanks for always making us think! Cali’s most favorite toys are from Goodwill (the bigger, the better!). She and Honey share some many personality traits! Cali always has to have a toy in her mouth 🙂

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:53:57 +0000

In reply to Pamela. Eek- I'm afraid of needles!

By: Georgia Little Pea

Georgia Little Pea — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:10:16 +0000

In reply to Pamela. Ridiculous. You might have to move to the Caribbean.

By: Pup Fan

Pup Fan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:07:24 +0000

In reply to Pup Fan. Or, I suppose sometimes it's a fear of success, because that means you have to keep being successful, which leads handily into that fear of failure. ;)

By: Pup Fan

Pup Fan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:06:47 +0000

In reply to Pamela. I can understand that! I think a fear of success and a fear of failure are two sides of the same coin, in a way. Both of them keep can you from trying something new...

By: Pup Fan

Pup Fan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:05:13 +0000

In reply to Pamela.

Such a good point… I’m sure that I’ll never look back and think “I wish my house had been cleaner when guests came over” even though I spend a ridiculous amount of time worrying about that right now.