The 3 Fs Equation : Failure - Fear = Freedom

The 3 F’s Equation

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The 3 F’s Equation

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Failure - Fear = Freedom

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The 3-F’s Equation

Failure with the absence of fear can lead us to a sense of freedom. From such freedom comes the ability to be…

- more creative- more innovative

- more courageous - and even more adventurous

Things to consider -The 3-F’s Equation

Fear of failure is when we allow

fear to stop us from doing the

things that can move us forward

toward achieving our goals.

Fear of Failure DefinedThe 3-F’s Equation

There is an actual condition around

this habit called Atychiphobia, and is

defined as the abnormal, unwarranted,

and persistent fear of failure.

Fear of Failure DefinedThe 3-F’s Equation

Fear of Failure SymptomsThe 3-F’s Equation

Reluctance -

Unwillingness to try new things or get involved in challenging projects.



Self-sabotage -

Procrastination, excessive anxiety or a failure to follow through with goals.


Low self-esteem or self-confidence -

Using negative statements such as "I'll never be good enough to get that promotion," or "I'm not smart enough to get on that team.”


Perfectionism -

A willingness to try only those things that you know you'll finish perfectly and successfully.


Overcoming Fear of Failure


Analyze all potential outcomes -

Remove fear by considering all of the potential outcomes of your decision.



Learn to think more positively -

Positive thinking is an incredibly powerful way to build self-confidence and neutralize self-sabotage.



Look at the worse-case scenario -

In some cases, the worst case scenario may be disastrous, and it may be perfectly rational to fear failure. In other cases, however, this worst case may actually not be that bad, and recognizing this can help.



Have a contingency plan -

If you're afraid of failing at something, having a "Plan B" in place can help you feel more confident about moving forward.



Have a “Bias to Action” -

Propensity to act or decide without customary analysis or sufficient information 'just do it' and contemplate later.

Popularized by Tom Peters, author of 'Search For Excellence,' as a distinguishing feature of agile firms.



Traceability and Metrics - ???

This is certainly a hard thing to do and there are no easy tools that can help. However, as with all things, if we have data, we can find ways to improve.

Measuring Fear of Failure & Getting Better About It

Fear of Failure ConclusionThe 3-F’s Equation

The wonderful thing about failure is that it's entirely up to us to decide how to look at it.

We can choose to see failure as "the end of the world,". Or, we can look at failure as the

incredible learning experience that it often is.

Which will you decide when next facing the fear of failing?

Famous Quotes The 3-F’s Equation

Failure isn’t a badge of shame, it’s a right of passage.

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos

I haven’t failed, I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

Thomas Edison

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.

Henry Ford

Success is the ability to move from one failure to another with enthusiasm.

Plato

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Fear of Failure ResourcesThe 3-F’s Equation

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/fear-of-failure.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atychiphobia

Thank you!

Daniel Davis

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