In "The Icarus Deception," Seth Godin teaches us how to overcome common fears that may be holding back our careers or our lives. Here's what he learned from conquering his childhood high dive.
I (at least part of me) was lucky enough to grow up at Camp Arowhon in northern Ontario. Deep in the north woods of Canada, I spent summers confronting what it meant to do what you wanted to do. That was a loaded obligation, because it meant you had to commit and then execute, without being able to blame the predicament of your choice on anyone else.
A highlight of the lake was the 24-foot-high diving board. Looking back, I think the diving board might have been as low as twenty-two feet, but regardless, it was incredibly high. Icarus high.
To read the original article: What High Dives And Roller Coasters Teach Us About Getting Comfortable With Career Risk | Fast Company
