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The Fear Of Losing It All

I live with the fear of losing everything I've worked so hard for.

And this feeling never goes away.

Every day, I'm scared of losing it all:

  • The time I've invested.
  • The business I've built.
  • The reputation I've earned.

They're my life's work.

The nightmare of seeing my house crumble keeps me up at night.

And I can't let it go.

To get here, I've poured in:

  • Years of my life.
  • Savings I've worked hard for.
  • Precious time I could’ve spent with my family.

And it did pay off for me. I got a lot in return.

Most of all is a childhood dream realized.

And that’s the root of my fear. Losing that very dream.

In moments of doubt, I ask myself:

“If I lose it all, what would it take to bring it back?”

This question eases my mind. I know the answer very well.

Over the years, I’ve:

  • Made all the mistakes.
  • Learned the lessons.
  • Honed the skills.

If I had to start all over, I’m certain I would:

  • Do less of what didn't work.
  • Do more of what worked.
  • Take way less time.

This realization alone slows my heart rate, allowing me to fall back asleep.

If you're haunted by the same fear, ask yourself:

“What's the worst that could happen?”

I assure you, it’s not as bad as you fear.

And maybe, like me, you'll accept once and for all that this feeling is never going away.

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