Coaching with Excellence event here in Franklin, TN. On the closing night it seemed no one wanted to leave – so we ordered pizza to be delivered. When the order arrived I slipped out to the kitchen to thank the delivery man. He tentatively asked, “Isn’t this the Sanctuary?”" /> Pizza Man - Fear Controls my Life | 48 Days

Pizza Man – Fear Controls my Life

August 2, 2010 in Uncategorized with 14 Comments

Recently we had a Coaching with Excellence event here in Franklin, TN.  On the closing night it seemed no one wanted to leave – so we ordered pizza to be delivered.

When the order arrived I slipped out to the kitchen to thank the delivery man.  He tentatively asked, “Isn’t this the Sanctuary?”  He proceeded to tell me that he’s been a reader of my 48Days materials for years, knows all about the Sanctuary, but then added, “Fear controls my life.”

Sometimes it appears that fear of success is stronger than fear of failure.   The unknown is a scary place – staying with a familiar mediocrity may be less intimidating than trying something new.  With no clear goals and no cheering from those around you, boring but predictable careers are born and maintained.

Delivering pizzas is a worthy occupation.  But I really expect that most 46-yr-old-men see it as a stepping stone to something else.  Don’t let fear keep you in a red shirt.

Is your desire for your dream stronger than your fear?

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

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  • http://joshbulloc.com Josh

    Fear bothers me every day, I am just good at forcing myself into situations that I have to get out of where the fear does not matter. Like jumping into a hole and fighting my way back out.

    Josh Bulloc
    Kansas City, MO

  • http://themotherlode.wordpress.com therealmotherlode

    Holy crow, Dan….this has been a repeating theme for me these past several days…

    Our response to fear is going to determine how we live our lives. Literally.

    Thanks once again….

  • http://www.definedillusions.com Gina

    The unknown can be a scary place, but knowing where you’ve been and where you don’t want to go again can help make the unknown a little more appealing. My biggest fears are ending up working in a cubicle as I once did and not using God’s gifts to glorify him; those fears motivate me. I like to remember one quote that I heard although I’m not sure who said it, “Feel the fear and do it anyway”.

  • http://gowestcoaching.com Tim West

    The only thing that drives us more than fear is our destiny.

  • http://www.wiseturns.com Devin

    Very fitting scripture Dan. I’m finding that the more I step out into the unknown, the more it becomes a habit. It’s really necessary for success.

    Potential clients can tell when you’re fearful and so can competitors. Running a powerful business takes risk but can also provide such a reward. My goal is to take one fearless step each day. So far so good.

  • Joanne Miller

    It’s really too bad that we can’t have the insight when we are young that we have when we have reached the later seasons of our life. After living through losing a home, cars, etc…….and a lot of other crises in our lives, I have learned what is truly important……and it sure isn’t the stuff we own or the jobs we have or the places we go. There are so many more important things and yet our fears usually center around the loss of stuff and position. Good post!

  • http://www.bibledebt.com Bibledebt

    It is so comfortable to continue doing what you have always done. It is also hard to go find more cheese when your plate is full of cheese as long as you don’t knock it over. Thank you for continuing to motivate us to stretch ourselves. Maybe someday I will let the corporate comfort go and pursue my dreams. It sure does get harder when you have a family. But don’t give up on that dream!

  • Nicole

    I see this every day. People settle for mediocrity out of fear of the unknown. I have a friend who was handed on a silver plate a higher-paying job where she could work at home but she turned it down because she feared leaving her comfort zone. Another good friend has all but given up on her dreams. They both say the same thing, “It’s not my dream job but…” I’m so tired of it. I’m afraid to leave the corporate world as well mostly because I have a child who needs the good insurance that we have and I am the sole supporter of us both. Still, as Bibledebt said, I’m not giving up on the dream!

  • http://www.ariseshinejewelry.com Rebecca

    I can totally understand what that pizza delivery technician was saying. I think that I was living in “fear” and didn’t even realize it until my “corporate job” came to an end 4 weeks ago and instead of feeling fearful, I suddenly had a burst of faith that allowed me to think about the fact that God has so much more for us all and so much purpose for us! When I concentrated on the purpose and reaching forward to find & embrace that purpose, it allowed me to begin thinking creatively again. Outside the box. There is definitely life outside the box!

  • Ralph Conrad

    It’s funny reading these responses. It seems those that are in corporate positions want out and then there are those in menial jobs who wish they could get a corporate position. Personally, I’d settle for anything at this point. Someone should come up with a job swap business.

  • Karrie

    @Gina – “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” is the title of the book by Susan Jeffers.

    It always amazes me when people don’t take chances or try for improvement because they are being “responsible” or “safe.” I did that for awhile in a job that I loathed and that loathed me. Being “safe” didn’t help, I still got laid off. Best thing that ever happened to me. I was finally free to pursue the things that were right for me. Granted, I haven’t had healthcare since then, but nothing is perfect.

    • Musinguzip

      Karrie that’s a positive mind set that you’ve taken which will guide you accordingly! Good luck!

  • Pizza Driver

    I am very late to the party here, but this one hit home. In earlier years, I delivered about 50,000 pizzas. The only reason I’m not delivering pizzas today is that I am now too poor to afford a car, plus financial issues with my license. (Really absurd…I was in hospital several months, during which time my license tags expired, my car in my driveway got a number of tickets (because the tags were expired), I did not resolve the tickets (because I was in hospital and didn’t know about them), and the tickets ran up hundreds of dollars in fines and late fees which remain unresolved.)

    As for fear, what about people who are neurotic? They have a spirit of fear although God did not give it to them.

  • http://www.xn--pizzautkrning-pmb.se/category/goteborg/ Pizzor

    Sugen på pizza men orkar inte lämna bostaden. Isåfall så har vi informationen ni letar efter, vi har information om olika pizzerior som erbjuder utkörning.

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