I am a big believer that having the focus to see beyond your fears can instigate change. When you take risks, embrace the unknown, and ‘go for it’, that is often when you get the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.
AOL founder Steve Case and his wife Jean established the Case Foundation to leverage new technologies that will make the world a better place. They recently launched Be Fearless a campaign that encourages people to take a step forward in their efforts to create lasting social change in their communities. Their mantra is “Take Risks. Be Bold. Fail Forward.”
Jean Case recently outlined 5 key values that help develop a fearless mindset. I suggest you read it. We need more changemakers on this planet.
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- Make big bets – and make history
History suggests that the most significant cultural transformations occur when one or more people simply decide to try and make big change.
- Make big bets – and make history
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- Experiment early and often
Experience shows us that we need to keep looking around the corner to find the next good idea—because today’s iPhone is tomorrow’s Walkman.
- Experiment early and often
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- Make failure matter
Every great innovator has experienced moments of failure, but the truly great among them wear those failures as badges of honor.
- Make failure matter
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- Reach beyond your bubble
Collaboration provides new ideas and innovations, as well as “air cover” when sharing risk.
- Reach beyond your bubble
- Let urgency conquer fear
Don’t overthink and overanalyze every decision, take a calculated risk and go for it.
