Summary: At the time of recording this Early Accountability Podcast episode, Kimi is studying Spanish in the Dominican Republic. In the weeks and months prior to Kimi’s trip, several tragic events happened to Americans in the Dominican Republic, but she did not let fear stop her from pursuing this goal of becoming bi-lingual. She shares with listeners her tips for feeling fear about something and choosing to do it anyway, with an abundance of caution rather than out of recklessness: 1. Be strategic – Think through who you are going to tell about your plans and when you are going to tell them. When appropriate, use apps or other technology that will allow certain people to keep track of you while still giving you the space you need to work towards your goals. Don’t let the fears of others impact your thought process unnecessarily . 2. Remind yourself of your “why” – Any goal worth pursuing is worth the effort it takes to get there. Recognize the experience-building potential and the new opportunities that will be accessible to you afterwards. 3. Acknowledge the fear – Trace back your apprehensions to their sources and put them into the proper perspective. Get to the place where you can move past that fear and accomplish something bigger. 4. Plan – Having specific plans in place for the logistics and next steps along the way will help you see the broader perspective and keep you moving forward. When you are able to look back on what you have accomplished already, you are better able to be motivated to keep working towards your next goal and not be so overwhelmed. 5. Be grateful – Take a look around you and express gratitude for the opportunity and the growth potential through this experience. Topics Covered in this Episode: • Pushing past fear • Being intentional and strategic • Knowing your “why” • Expressing gratitude through the process Connect with Kimi: http://www.kimiwalker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimiwalker
