Fear mongering is the use of fear to leverage the opinions and actions of others towards some end. The object of fear is exaggerated; those the fear is directed toward are kept aware of it on a constant basis. I came across this definition and thought it was very appropriate considering the challenging times we’re living in. Ultimately all of our behavior is the result of our motivation; what we believe. If we believe things are going to work out and act according to that belief, we will progress towards things working out. The opposite is true as well. If we don’t believe things are going to work out and act according to that belief, we will progress towards things not working out. Fear is a tremendously powerful motivation that pushes us to violate the ultimate success principle in life. We know that if we help others to succeed, we will succeed. Fear cuts right to the core of this belief because what it promotes is not us seeking to find others to help and then helping them, it promotes and drives us to abandon our principles and choose to protect ourselves, to make sure “I’ve got mine”, no matter what the cost. This “death-spiral” of belief and action can only lead to more doom and destruction. Good business people have known the answer to this and any other economic challenge we face. We must control our fear, steel our resolve and fight for the good of others. In so doing, we fight for the good of ourselves. An agenda motivated by fear can only lead to destruction. How many businesses and politicians have made seemingly good economic decisions out of fear? How is the media fanning the flames of fear rather than belief? Is there a bigger, unspoken agenda driving these actions? If so, let’s not give in. My experience in business has been that when good business people decide enough is enough and get back to the work, the work of helping others succeed, that’s when we get back on track. In many ways greed is what got us here. Greed, at its base, is all about fear. There’s too much work to be done, too much good for us to put in, to be driven by fear. It’s been said before “be anxious for nothing”. Let’s see this for what it really is: the opportunity to demonstrate real leadership and courage in the face of difficulty. Others have persevered and succeeded in challenging circumstances. We shall as well. For the sake of others, today and in the future, we must. Here’s to us fighting the good fight together! If you need an encouraging word or would like to comment on the above, please write me at mark@outwardfocus.com Mark King Founder - Outward Focus ©Outward Focus S.C. 2009 CLICK HERE to continue to home page
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