Are you making decisions from fear … or are you betting on yourself?

Every day, we make decisions — some small, some massive. From how we respond to an email, to whether we launch a new program, raise our rates, invest in support, or finally leave that misaligned job.

But here’s a question most people don’t stop to ask:

Am I making this decision from fear — or from belief in myself?

This single question can radically shift the trajectory of your business, your income, your impact — and your life.

Here is the truth: Fear-based decisions feel “safe”… but keep us stuck. Fear often disguises itself as logic, so it's not always easy to recognize it. In fact, we tend to rationalize things and justify our choices with "very good" reasons (really, excuses). We'll say things like:

• “Now’s not the right time.”

• “Let me just wait until I feel more ready.”

• “I need more information before I decide.”

But underneath these thoughts is a quieter belief: “I’m not sure I can handle this.” And when we make decisions from that place — we don’t just stay stuck. We actually begin to attract more reasons to doubt ourselves and we call into our lives the experiences we fear.

The energy behind our decisions matters. When fear is our compass, we unintentionally signal to our subconscious mind — and to the universe — that we don’t trust ourselves, our vision, or our ability to rise. And because whatever we focus on expands, when we make a decision based on fear — fear of rejection, fear of scarcity, fear of being “too much” — we vibrate at that frequency. So what happens? We attract situations, people, and outcomes that validate the very fear we were trying to avoid.

Fear says: “Shrink to stay safe.” Faith says: “Stretch to grow.”

Let's rethink fear: Most often, the very thing you're afraid to do is the very thing that will create your breakthrough. In fact, if you experience fear, it's usually a sign that you are on the right path - on the path of growth.

Here is another question to ponder on: If you don’t believe in yourself.... Who will? Your business is a reflection of your belief system. If you don’t believe in your value, your vision, or your voice — why would your audience, your clients, or your team? You are the leader of your life and business. And leadership requires boldness — not because you have no fear, but because you move forward in spite of it.

Betting on yourself isn’t reckless. It’s the only strategy that leads to true fulfillment and aligned success. Here are some ways you can bet on yourself starting today:

• Say yes to the opportunity that stretches you

• Invest in your growth before you feel 100% “ready”

• Show up before you have it all figured out

• Declare your value even when it feels uncomfortable

• Let go of what’s no longer aligned (even if it’s familiar and comfortable)

And most importantly — make decisions based on who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been. When you start betting on yourself, the world starts betting on you, too.

Now it's up to you: What’s one decision you’ve been avoiding because of fear? What would change if you made it from belief, instead?

Comment below or share this with someone who needs the reminder.

Lu Tandazo - Success Coach for Life and Business

www.dreamintosuccessnow.com