Section 1 | What Keeps the Door Shut
You don't have to feel ready before you say yes. You don't have to eliminate the fear before you open the door.
The type of opportunity I avoid most consistently:
The physical sensation I notice in my body when an opportunity scares me:
The story I tell myself about why others can pursue opportunities that I cannot:
Section 2 | Turning Fear Into Action
'I'm not ready.' → What is the minimum I actually need to say yes — right now?
'What if I put myself out there and it doesn't work?' → What is the realistic worst case?
'People will judge me if I try and fail.' → Whose opinion is actually driving this?
'I might get in over my head.' → What support could I line up before saying yes?
'I don't deserve this opportunity.' → What evidence exists that I am capable?
Section 3 | Building a Yes Reflex
1 — NOTICE: When an opportunity arises, I will pause. What this will look like for me:
2 — QUESTION: Before I say no, I will ask myself:
3 — SMALLEST YES: Instead of committing fully or walking away, I'll look for:
4 — DEBRIEF: After I say yes to something that scared me, I will ask myself:
Section 4 | My Opportunity Action Plans
Opportunity 1
The opportunity (be specific):
Why this one matters to me:
My fear about this opportunity:
The smallest possible first action (within 48 hours):
Opportunity 2
The opportunity (be specific):
My fear about this opportunity:
The smallest possible first action:
Section 5 | My Open Door Statement
The version of my life I am building — what I am saying yes toward:
What I am willing to feel in order to pursue the opportunities that matter:
I do not have to be fearless to open the door. I only have to be willing. I am choosing to be willing.
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