Fear of Doing: A Hidden Barrier to Adaptive Innovation

  Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will  -W. CLEMENT STONE

Fear is something that stops us from doing things we want to do. But why are we so afraid?  In response, we tend to avoid and escape the real hustle that carries the magic. We are so afraid of things that have not even happened yet. Fear originates deep within the human mind. It’s an illusion created by our:


Past experiences

Old beliefs  &  pattern of thinking 

Hesitation to leave comfort zone

Security net 

Lack of confidence 


But guess what’s exciting? Illusions can be broken at any point in time; the only condition is “if you want”.


Adaptive innovation demands bold iteration. It thrives on imperfect but intentional movement forward.


To overcome the fear of doing, individuals must recalibrate their mindset: shifting from the pursuit of perfection to a culture of purposeful trial, where even small actions are celebrated as data points for growth.



Article written by Ekta


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