My family has some big decisions to make in the near future. In the midst of everything else that is going on in the world at large, these decisions seem both trivial and monumental at the same time. It is a perfect storm that can lead to fear and stagnation.
Part of me is desparate to have the decision made and to be moving forward in a direction that should bring some permenance to our lives. Right now I crave stability, rhythm, and the ability to craft a simplistic lifestyle.
The other part of me wants to make wise decisions and to be steady, patient, and willing to wait for the best. It craves the ability to look back and say without a doubt that we made the right decision.
Fear setting is a concept created by Tim Ferris. I was introduced to it in his book The Four Hour Workweek and again in his Ted talk on the topic. The idea is to list out your fears and what is the worst that could happen. Then, you figure out what you are going to do if that very worst thing happens.
I will be doing this exercise with the decisions we have to make and let you know how it goes.
Jess Boctor 