“It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tail with curiosity.” Kipling
Curiosity answers fear.
Adopt the mongoose motto: “Run and find out.”
Curiosity drags fear into the light.
The adventures of Bob Bumblhoof:
“Success is proving you’re better than others.”
Bumblehoof charges into Monday’s staff meeting ready to save the day. “Team,” he declares, “I will now demonstrate what real leadership looks like! Watch and learn.”
I sent a note to several leaders, “People are often nervous when the boss shows up. How do you put people at ease?”
The desire to please the boss causes anxiety.
People may pretend they aren’t nervous. But authority makes people scamper on the inside, even when working side-by-side.
The trouble with fear is sometimes it helps and sometimes it stabs you in the back. Helpful fear tells you to obey the speed limit because the cops are out on holidays. But… Continue reading
Worry isn’t just in your head. You feel worry in your body. Some have stomach issues, others neck and shoulder pain. Chronic worry triggers ‘stress hormones’ that elevate your heart and breathing, raise… Continue reading
Imagination causes anxiety. I was afraid of the dark when I was a kid. Monsters lurked in the closet. I still imagine monsters where none exist. A headache is a brain tumor. Indigestion… Continue reading
