As mentioned, true self-reliance takes courage. The ability to be alone, to take risks without a safety net and to cut ties when it best serves your interests is one that requires a certain fearlessness that not everyone possesses naturally. So for many, the first step towards self-reliance will be in acquiring that courage that makes everything else possible. And one tool for doing this is "fear setting."
Self-reliance means having the will and the courage to do things alone and to be alone rather than relying on others. This is a very powerful tool because it means that you can never feel completely alone or lost. You are the one person who will always be with you – and if that is enough, then it will make a big difference and put you in a much stronger position. If you are self-reliant, then there is nothing that can be taken away from you that will leave you completely destroyed.
As mentioned, true self-reliance takes courage. The ability to be alone, to take risks without a safety net and to cut ties when it best serves your interests is one that requires a certain fearlessness that not everyone possesses naturally. So for many, the first step towards self-reliance will be in acquiring that courage that makes everything else possible. And one tool for doing this is "fear setting."
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This is the third article in a series. Parts 1 and 2 are here to catch you up.
Self-reliance is a highly regarded trait that is not only worthy of respect but is also capable of enriching life and creating many more opportunities. When you don't rely on others to do the things you want to do, or to get by on a day to day basis, you increase your options and you build confidence and experience. But if you are not someone who is naturally independent or self-sufficient, what can you do to acquire these traits? Is self-reliance something you are simply born with… or not? Or can it be learned?
The idea of self-reliance is a broad one and one that covers many different concepts. Everyone has a slightly different idea of what constitutes self-reliance and there are many different types of self-reliance that apply more in different situations.
You can be self-reliant in that you don't need the accolades of other people, you can be self-reliant in that you are able to do things on your own without becoming lonely or bored and you can be self-reliant in as much as you're able to solve problems without help. Self-reliance is none of these things and all of these things and as such, none of us are probably truly self-reliant (though most of us strive to be more so in various areas of life). Read on and we'll look at some of the different ways in which you can be self-reliant and some of the forms it takes. |
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