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Inner Game

How to Not Fear Looking Like a Drunk Clown

drunk clownHave you ever found yourself in the clutches of FOLB Syndrome?

FOLB = Fear Of Looking Bad

If you've felt it's cold grasp, then you know what a death grip it can be. In the extreme, it’s known as Kakorrhaphiophobia.

For some, FOLB Syndrome is utterly paralyzing, and can keep you from taking any action at all that could possibly make others think poorly of you, even if only in your mind.

When this happens, FOLB absolutely robs you of success by paralyzing your ability to act– by convincing you that the risk of taking action – of doing something you know can pay off big – is simply not worth the risk of possibly losing face in the eyes of your family, friends, colleagues or even strangers around you.

For others, FOLB Syndrome can be an intense motivator – almost obsessively driving you to over-achieve, and making absolutely sure you’re always prepared, always in control, no matter what.

Being Controlled by Fear

Of course it is never fun to be bad at anything. But…


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