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Fearless at Work: Fear of the Shrinking Wallet
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lmarcus
Fear of rejection also creeps into our professional life. When I set out to write my second book, this time on political leadership, I worked tirelessly, and to this day I can’t think of a project I’ve been more proud of upon completion. Unfortunately, it was rejected–by no less than thirty-six publishers. At the time,…
Fearless at Work: Using Our Fearless Voices
By
lmarcus
One of my biggest fears as a young woman was not being liked by other people. Nowhere did this come into play more strongly than in my writing career: It took me many years not to take the criticism of others personally. When I published my fifth book, Picasso: Creator and Destroyer, in 1988, I…
What Do I Do With My Fear of Forgiveness?
By
lmarcus
Fear is a part of growth, and a part of risk, and a part of change. Like other feelings, it is not permanent, and should not be a barrier to progress. The world, as Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav wisely taught us, is a narrow bridge, and the essence of life is not to be afraid.…
What Steps Can I Take?
By
lmarcus
The zakkah prayer is often recited right before Kol Nidrei on Yom Kippur. It reads in part: “I extend complete forgiveness to everyone who has sinned against me, whether physically or monetarily, or who has gossiped about me or even slandered me.” Such prayer can be healing. Asking God for the strength to forgive. Also…
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