· Most new things we take on tend to be scary.
· Success comes when you work through your fears.
After college I started out working in my family’s business. It was something I’d known my whole life. It was challenging, but because I knew it, it was comfortable. That business was sold when I was in my early 30s and I made a huge leap into the unknown world of gaming. Exciting, yes; but outside my comfort zone. And it was scary; but I knew that I wanted it, so I had to work through my fear. I knew HR; I liked working with people; I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives; and it was an opportunity to do something different. It was a great lesson: changing jobs and careers is scary and I learned the importance of making people comfortable going through that. It was lesson in on-boarding, and it has stayed with me throughout the rest of my career. Be aware of what others are going through when they’re making changes in their lives – support them, listen to them, coach them, and be there for them, with a friendly smile and a willing shoulder to lean on. Show them there’s nothing to be afraid of today.
George Washington Adair (1823 – 1899): American real-estate developer in post-Civil War Atlanta.
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