Fear can be a good thing! It keeps us safe and protected, it's that voice that reminds us that FIRE does burn.
It is one of the most primal safeguards built into our psyche.

Although primal fear may have kept us alive in a more prehistoric setting. A lot of people have translated into a myriad of phobias. Fear of spiders, Fear of heights, Fear of crowds, even fear of the phone. Scores of people, who wish to make a living from home, are afraid or more simply fear the phone.

Would-be marketers must overcome this self-imposed fear. F-E-A-R, or "Failure Expected And Received" results when you allow yourself to be overwhelmed with the thoughts that the person on the other end of line will somehow "burn" you. That this person will reject you, belittle you, put you down in some way. It's almost a selfish act on your part, you are only thinking of yourself.

In the Can-Spam compliant world that we live in, you will typically be working with a "list" of people that willingly, knowingly, double-optingly asked for someone like yourself to please call them regarding your business or service. So that is all you have to do. It is really as simple as that.

If that is too simple to start with, take a couple of small steps. Make a single call, confirm someone's information, make a friend, and above all else "Do not be a Salesman!". That is probably the source of your FEAR. That you have to PITCH something, so don't, make a friend instead.

People are SOLD something as soon they open a newspaper, turn on the radio, turn on their TV or open their mail.  So be that friendly voice.  Do that something they do not expect, be their friend.

Then you can turn that F-E-A-R into "Face Everything And Recover".

A tough question to ask someone. One that stops oneself and begs for immediate reflection. How do you answer the question?

To easier answer the question, maybe more questions need to be asked. How are your relationships with your family? How are your relationships with your co-workers? Now these are some questions to start the thought process. Ask the people closest to you if you are being the best you.

I have my share of motivational recordings and books. Of the two, I prefer reading as it lets the mind visualize better. And to further the experience and retention, it is suggested that you read aloud. There are several books that have helped me with my relationships.

Once recognized, if there is some improvement that needs to be made, do so, recognize it. But do not dwell on it, for what you dwell on, you manifest more of the same. The idea is to find the areas of your life that you are excelling at and build upon that positive.

The problem usually lies in that you are not living a balanced life. You have either devoted too much time to your work or hobby thus leaving the other parts of your life needing attention. There are reasons they put those little weights on the tires, to keep them balanced.

Most people do not spend anytime at all on themselves. They do not take care of their bodies or their minds. No simple reflection.

You are on life's journey. Stop and take a reading on the map, "Are you being the best you?". Change the heading if you need to and carry on.