The Fear Of Losing Success: What If It All Goes Away?

TL;DR

Learn how to alleviate fears and pressures around staying successful in three steps: embrace the ups and downs, live below your means, and face your worst-case scenario.

Transcript

Hey, it's Marie Forleo and you are watching MarieTV. The place to be to create a business and life you love. And this is Q&A Tuesday. That means I'm gonna read a question, and then I'm gonna answer it. And today's question comes from Philip and Philip writes: "Hi Marie, I first discovered you last year when I cut the cord to my day job in academia ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙃 Success is not a continuous upward climb; it is more like a roller coaster ride with ups and downs.
• 🫒 Living below your means can alleviate financial stress and provide a creative cushion.
• 😀 Facing your worst-case scenario and creating an action plan empowers you to tackle any challenges.
• 🙃 Embracing the ups and downs of success allows for a healthier perspective and enjoyment of the journey.
• 👨‍💼 Financial stability gives you the freedom to take risks in your business.
• 🥹 Identifying and addressing your fears can release their hold on you and allow you to focus on creating and enjoying music.
• 😘 Success in any field comes with both highs and lows; it is a natural part of life.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I deal with the fears and pressures of staying successful in my business?

Embrace the fact that success is a roller coaster with ups and downs, and don't fear the inevitable lows. Live below your means to reduce financial stress and invest your money wisely. Face your worst-case scenario and create an action plan for dealing with it.

Q: Why is it important to live below your means to alleviate pressure around losing success?

Living below your means allows you to save and have a financial cushion, which reduces stress and provides a creative cushion. It enables you to continue taking risks in your business.

Q: How can I face and deal with my worst-case scenario?

Imagine the worst thing that could happen if you lost all your success and write it down. Then, create an action plan for how you would deal with it. This exercise helps you realize that even if everything went wrong, you could still take steps to lift yourself back up.

Q: How can embracing the ups and downs of success help alleviate fears?

Recognize that success is not a linear progression but rather a series of twists, turns, and changes. Embracing this fact and not fearing the downs allows you to enjoy the journey and have a healthier perspective on success.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Philip, a successful musician, seeks advice on dealing with anxieties and fears about staying successful in his music business.

• Marie Forleo provides three steps to alleviate these fears: embracing the natural ups and downs of success, living below your means to relieve financial pressure, and facing and creating an action plan for the worst-case scenario.