Howdy! Reader,

You know that moment... the one where you're standing at the edge of something big? You’ve thought about it, weighed the risks, and yet, fear is screaming at you to stay put... but there is still an inkling of "what if?"

Now you're at the crossroads:
1️⃣ Play it safe and avoid the risk.
2️⃣ Take the leap and trust that it’s worth it.

That fear? It’s not a stop sign t’s a signal that you’re on the verge of growth.

Thats the topic today!

Last Newsletter can be read here

🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

Last week I got the keys to the warehouse... and already I am doing things which scare me even more...

mainly just more EXPENSES!

But in my mind it all is a small cost now for a bigger return in the longer run.. right... it has to be..

So why does it still feel so scary and how do we manage this?

Why Big Moves Feel Terrifying

You’ve Never Done It Before – Your brain hates uncertainty, so doubt creeps in.
You’re Scared of Failing – But failure is proof you tried, not proof you weren’t good enough.
You Worry What Others Will Think – But their opinions won’t pay your bills or build your dreams.
You’re Leaving Your Comfort Zone – And that’s exactly where real growth happens.

Fear = A Green Light 🚦

Most people think fear means stop. But what if fear was actually pointing you toward what truly matters?

✅ Fear only shows up when something is meaningful.
✅ It means you’re pushing past your old limits.
✅ The biggest opportunities always feel the scariest.

Ask Yourself This:

👉 Am I saying no because it’s truly not right—or because I’m scared?
👉 If I don’t do this, will I regret it a year from now?
👉 What’s the absolute worst-case scenario? Can I handle it?
👉 What’s the best possible outcome? Is it worth the risk?

How to Move Forward When Fear is Loud

🔹 Take action before you feel “ready” (spoiler: you’ll never feel 100% ready).
🔹 Stop overthinking—just take the next step.
🔹 Accept that risk is part of the process.
🔹 Reframe failure as learning—it’s only a loss if you stop.

Real Talk: What If You Don’t Take the Leap?

❌ What if you let fear win?
❌ What if you stay exactly where you are?
❌ What if you live with “What if?” instead of “At least I tried”?

That’s the real risk not growth, but stagnation.

So the next time fear kicks in, ask yourself:
👉 Am I scared, or am I standing at the edge of something incredible?

🚀 The risk is real. The fear is real. But so is the reward.

So? what’s the thing you’ve been afraid to say yes to? Reply and let me know.

Even writing all this... I am with butterflies and fears of what if things don't work out... but remember...

What’s the absolute worst-case scenario? Can I handle it?

^ work through this and see if it makes sense!

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

I did say I would have some answers to questions this week, however I have been so busy (as you may know); so I dont have too many details to share yet; but all in good time. What I will share to give you full transparency is the costs currently BUILDING UP!

FEB 2025 SNAPSHOT: lets hope I can even out the expenses over the next few months...

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Closing thoughts

I hope to see you around via my Youtube, my Instagram or maybe even in person!

Thanks!

Chris Furlong // say hello@clfurlong.com

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PREVIOUS READS: First and Latest:

Week 1: https://ckarchive.com/b/lmuehmh9od64
Week 186: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/remember-to-zoom-out-before-you-focus-in-again
Week 187: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-taken-5-years-but-i-am-ready-for-the-next
Week 188: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/will-you-commit-to-being-a-better-you
Week 189: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/that-fear-isn-t-a-red-light-it-s-a-signal-that-you-re-about-to-grow?
Week 190: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-you-should-never-listen-to-the-doubters?
Week 191: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/1-491-days-later-and-i-cannot-believe-it

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