Do It Anyway
⏲️Estimated Reading Time: 6 Mins
Published on: Sept 21, 2020
Updated on: July 9, 2025
You’ve felt the nudge. The dream. The desire to start something new—write the book, launch the business, leave the soul-crushing job. But then… fear creeps in. You stall. You convince yourself it’s not the right time. What if the problem isn’t the idea—but the fear that’s keeping you small?
In this post, we’re diving into 4 mindset-shifting principles that will help you overcome fear and finally go after your wildest dreams. Inspired by the teachings of Dean Graziosi, this guide includes a free downloadable worksheet to help you uncover your deepest motivation using the powerful 7 Layers Deep technique.
1. Stop Surrounding Yourself with Negativity
The media thrives on fear. From doomscrolling social feeds to the well-meaning friend who always plays devil’s advocate, negative input clouds your potential.
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Unplug from news and toxic voices.
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Feed your mind with inspiring stories of underdogs who made it.
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Curate your environment to elevate your energy, not drain it.
Remember: you become what you consume.
2. Stop Focusing on Your Weaknesses
School taught us to "fix" what we’re bad at. But in real life? That strategy slows you down.
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Identify your natural strengths and double down on them.
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Outsource or delegate your weaknesses.
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You’re more likely to stay motivated when you operate in your zone of genius.
You weren’t meant to be everything to everyone. You were meant to thrive by being you.
3. Stop Taking Bad Advice from Inexperienced People
Not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your dreams—especially those who haven’t walked the path you’re trying to take.
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Share your vision selectively.
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Seek advice from those who have actual experience.
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Don’t let someone else’s fear become your limitation.
“It is not the critic who counts...” – Theodore Roosevelt
4. Know Your Why (7 Layers Deep Exercise)
The deeper your “why,” the stronger your drive. The 7 Layers Deep method helps you move past surface-level goals and dig into what really motivates you.
✅ Ask yourself:
“Why is this important to me?”
… and keep asking until you reach 7 answers deep.
When your reason is emotionally rooted, nothing will stop you. Download our printable worksheet to walk through this exercise yourself and discover the purpose that will keep you going—even on hard days.
👉 Get Your Free 7 Layers Deep Worksheet
Closing Thoughts / CTA
If you’ve been stuck, frozen by fear, or spinning in circles—this post is your sign. You don’t need more time. You need a stronger why, a shift in mindset, and a reminder of what’s possible.
You’re not too late. You’re right on time.
👉 Want to go deeper? Download the free worksheet and reconnect with your purpose.
Sources:
- 7 Layers Deep Exercise based on one of the exercises and worksheets from the Knowledge Broker Blue Print Course ~ https://deanandtonylive.com/jointhemovement?source=
- Subscribe to Dean Grazisoi on YouTube ~ https://youtu.be/3io1prnOKGc
