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When HESITATION BECOMES A HABIT: 4 Psychological Blocks that hinder Initiative - Part 2

When HESITATION BECOMES A HABIT: 4 Psychological Blocks that hinder Initiative - Part 2

The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 36

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Mar 07, 2024
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When HESITATION BECOMES A HABIT: 4 Psychological Blocks that hinder Initiative - Part 2
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This article is a continuation of last week’s article, 4 Psychological Blocks preventing people from TAKING INITIATIVE. If you didn't get a chance to read it, I recommend checking it out as it covers the first Psychological Block on the list, which is the Fear of Taking Risks.

In today's fast-paced world, where the internet and globalization provide information and knowledge to anyone determined with a strong will to apply and act on them, there are even more situations where one cannot afford to hesitate. In various scenarios, whether in martial arts competitions, diverse career paths, business, relationships, or courtship, there are instances where if someone hesitates, someone else, even less experienced, might seize the opportunity, driven by a true spirit of initiative or thoughtless recklessness, taking away what one was poised to achieve, right before their eyes.

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