Why do it scared

Equal parts inspiration and tough love, Do It Scared combines easy-to-implement practical tips with the much-needed motivation to start making real changes that lead to big results.

We tell ourselves we are too busy to pursue our dreams. Step 3 share. Share on Instagram. Share on Twitter. But everyone IS afraid of something, and chances are good that your unique fear is holding you back in more ways than one. It is equal parts inspiration and tough love, complete with practical, easy-to-implement tips and interviews with some incredible authors, influencers, and inspiring people who have dared to do it scared in their own lives. From this moment forward, I choose to pursue my big goals and dreams.

I choose to get clear about my priorities. The fear that we're not good enough, not smart or talented or capable enough. It's the fear that others might laugh at us, or that we'll get hurt or be rejected, or that pursuing our true potential will simply be too hard. But courage doesn't mean we are never afraid. True courage means taking action, despite the fear. True courage means doing it scared. The question is - how? How do we face those fears and take that first step in the right direction?

But what if the real reason we're putting off our goals is FEAR? The fear that we're not good enough, not smart or talented or capable enough. It's the fear that others might laugh at us, or that we'll get hurt or be rejected, or that pursuing our true potential will be too hard.

The fear that we'll fail. But courage doesn't mean we are never afraid. True courage means taking action, despite the fear. That's why in Do It Scared , you will:.

Ruth built her business and worked hard to establish it despite all the adversities she faced through life and in this book she motivates you to do the same. Based on research Ruth and her team did, they were able to identify 7 Fear Archetypes. You can take a quiz to find out which one you belong to. In case you are curious, I'm a pessimist. What I loved about this book is that it doesn't just focus on the negative parts of each archetype but also on the good traits that these fears cause us to have.

For example, as a pessimist, I'm caring and compassionate but on the negative side, I tend to see any hardship as a stop sign rather than a stepping stone. I know it sounds counterproductive but it works.

It teaches you to focus on ridding yourself of the negatives while embracing the positives. Another thing I loved is the use of personas to describe each archetype. Instead of just reading about the archetypes, they are brought to life with fictional characters which make them more relatable. The book is divided into three parts. The first part explains the seven fear archetypes, the second part teaches you how you can overcome your fears with courage and the third part gives you practical actions you can carry out to stop your fears from holding you back.

This book will really appeal to women, mostly middle-aged women but I feel anyone can read it and learn a thing or few. I'm glad I read it. Apr 22, Carmen Nuland rated it it was amazing Shelves: home-bookshelf , christian , self-improvement. Ruth Soukup is the queen of down-to-earth business and life advice! In this book she tackles a topic you don't hear much about: fear.

Many of us have fears that hold us back or But not all fears are the same and she breaks it down into seven different types or "archetypes". There's a free quiz you can take to identify what your dominant types may be She makes a point that none of these fears are worse than the others.

Each one offers some pros and cons. Whether it's being afraid of making a Ruth Soukup is the queen of down-to-earth business and life advice! Whether it's being afraid of making a mistake, being afraid of what others will think, fear that you are not enough - she breaks each one of these down and then gives concrete examples of how you can deal with these fears.

The book contains two more sections that deal with the Principles of Courage and Courage in Action. She runs through exercises to make the reader dream big - ignoring our standard self-judgement that would send us toward "safe" goals. We are encouraged to set goals that make us nervous and uncomfortable because this pushes us to exceed. As long as we remember why this goal is important, these are the types of goals that make us want to get out of bed and tackle the day.

The books also talks about setting goals and breaking them down into a narrowed focus. My favorite quote is "action is the only antidote to fear"! I love how she gives real-life examples of others that have dealt with various fears and problems reaching their goals. This book is a must-read for anyone that finds they are not accomplishing the goals they want in life.

Perhaps it's fear that is holding you back. Or perhaps you aren't setting goals that really inspire you - that follow your "why". As Ruth states, we need to "change the script" - get rid of those beliefs that are holding us back and limiting our accomplishments! Apr 18, Patti Pierce rated it it was amazing. Have you ever wanted to do something only to second guess yourself? Have you ever wondered what you are capable of doing? Have you ever wondered what prevents you from doing what you truly desire to do?

If so this is the book for you. Ruth Soukup does an excellent job of breaking down the archetypes that keep us paralyzed in fear and then gives strategies and suggestions for overcoming those fears. The first section of the book dives deep into the Seven Archetypes which are: the Procrastinator, Have you ever wanted to do something only to second guess yourself? She provides both the strengths and weaknesses of each type along with suggested careers for each type.

After helping the reader understand their archetype, she then provides 7 tools and strategies for overcoming your fears and stepping out of your comfort zone. Too many of us get stuck because we are too paralyzed by fear to walk out in faith and challenge the status quo. The second half of this book does an amazing job of helping the reader see how to start moving and face our fears head on. She writes in an engaging manner that makes you feel as if you were actually sitting down having a conversation with her.

This book will help you go from fear to faith and go for the "Big" dreams and desires of your heart. So if you are looking for a book to inspire, motivate, encourage you and more, check out this book for yourself. I know this book encouraged me to think about who I am, what I am afraid of and what I want from life. With a husband who is about 3 years away from retirement, I have big dreams for our future that I want to see come to life. This book is encouraging me to step out in faith and start working towards the life I want.

May 21, Lakrisha rated it it was amazing. Do It Scared is a game changer! Ruth writes in a conversational tone that leads you through her Do It Scared process which includes: learning your Fear Archetype s , overcoming your specific Fear Archetype with the seven Principles of Courage, and outlining the steps to accomplish your Big Goals with Courage in Action.

While the Fear Archetypes have names that usually invoke negative connotations "The Procrastinator," for example , Ruth describes the root of each Fear, provides productive Wow!

While the Fear Archetypes have names that usually invoke negative connotations "The Procrastinator," for example , Ruth describes the root of each Fear, provides productive ways to correct the associated behavior, and points out that all the Fears have positive attributes. The Principles of Courage then guide you beyond your fear to take action, even when it's scary. The first Principle is Dare to Think Big - identifying a stretch goal - "one that pushes us past our comfort zone or one we might not fully believe is attainable.

Ruth Soukup has written a really insightful book about fear and overcoming it. I have followed her blog and books for years and her enthusiasm and encouragement have helped me to achieve so much as an entrepreneur and other areas of my life. In her new book, Do It Scared, she took a hard look at what our biggest fears are and how they are holding us back.

She has identified seven main fear types called archetypes and their characteristics that can keep us from taking those steps towards having Ruth Soukup has written a really insightful book about fear and overcoming it. She has identified seven main fear types called archetypes and their characteristics that can keep us from taking those steps towards having the businesses we want, the relationships we want, and the life we want.

There is a fear assessment that comes with the book that you can take online. It identifies your main fear archetype and two secondary fear archetypes. It also gives you pros and cons to your specific fear archetype.

She also outlines in the book seven steps to overcome our fears and just do it scared! I'm facing blindness- talk about other people and their limiting beliefs! She shows you how to dream big, break it down into bite-sized doable chunks, and then start checking them off your list, leaving the nay-sayers in the dust. I have used her process of getting things done enough to know that it works and it would work for anyone who would actually DO it from start to finish.

Go grab your copy and find out what fears are holding you back so you can kick them to the curb and Do It Scared! May 12, Colleen Mitchell rated it it was amazing. Do It Scared is a book about fear -- how fear affects different people in different ways, how to reframe and manage the different fear archetypes, and how to embrace the principles of courage to stop living a life you hate.

Each section is full of relatable stories, explanations, encouragement, and tips for the topic at hand. And I love that! It reinforces the message Ruth is trying to convey:. I took the fear assessment before reading the book and discovered that my top three fear archetypes are 1 people pleaser, 2 procrastinator, and 3 rule follower.

Those sections resonated with me the most because I recognize myself in those stories -- and the tips to reframe and handle those fears is really helpful for me. I also love, love, love the deep dive into the Principles of Courage. Do It Scared is packed full of truth bombs that people need to hear if they want to take control of their lives. May 21, Angel rated it it was amazing. I have loved every thing I have encountered from Ruth Soukup and was excited to see what wisdom I could glean from her newest book.

What I loved the most was that not only does this book help you identify your fear archetype and I have loved every thing I have encountered from Ruth Soukup and was excited to see what wisdom I could glean from her newest book.

Some of my favorite quotes: "Action is the antidote to fear. May 28, Kori rated it it was amazing Shelves: self-help. I was constantly living my life in a trap of procrastination brought on by perfectionism. This trap kept me back from doing so many things in life and in business. I was always second guessing or just putting things off because I was paralyzed by this fear. This fear kept me from moving forward and making changes. It kept me from holding back my gifts that I knew I had.

I've tried, for years, to break free from this trap but no matter what?