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Today, I\u2019d like to loop you into a new initiative we\u2019ve just started. Each Tuesday I\u2019ll be sharing a \u201cmindset moment\u201d with you, where we discuss simple but profound insights on how to become better leaders. I\u2019m super excited about it, so let\u2019s get started.<\/em><\/p>\n

A few days ago, I had a conversation with several senior directors of product engineering.<\/p>\n

One of them, a very experienced agile coach and trainer, had just initiated a new continuous improvement initiative. It was both incredible and inspiring to watch him navigate a whole new spectrum of emotions brought about by his new endeavor.<\/p>\n

This was a guy who anyone could easily look at and think, \u201cyou\u2019re already an expert and you\u2019ve already achieved so much. You’ve constantly been improving your teams\u2019 performance and making your customers happy \u2013 so why are you nervous?\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when he said something that really struck me:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter what I\u2019ve done in the past. Every time we put ourselves out there and do something new, the same emotions \u2013 the fear, the doubt, the stress, the maxing out, the feeling like you\u2019re running a million miles a minute, the indecision, and all the decisions that need to be made \u2013 all of those feelings are the same and all of those feelings show up every time we decide to do something new, bigger, and greater.\u201d<\/p>\n

When we start a new agility initiative, we\u2019re stepping into uncharted territory. You might be tempted to think that because you\u2019ve done it before you won\u2019t feel the same feelings all over again. Guess what, it\u2019s not going to happen! You will always feel uncomfortable and unsure. That\u2019s the not-so-good news.<\/p>\n

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Now for the good news:<\/p>\n

Feelings of discomfort, doubt, or even fear are normal. You feel these feelings because you\u2019re pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. You feel these feelings because you are growing<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been in this game for 15 years now and I can tell you, I still<\/em> continue to feel fear, doubt, overwhelm, and indecision all the time<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a simple mindset shift I\u2019m proposing you try:<\/p>\n

Instead of fighting against the uncomfortable feelings that make you want to pull the brakes, instead of running against them, embrace<\/em> them. Because they are normal (they really are!). Tell yourself the following story:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I am<\/em> feeling afraid and uncomfortable, it means I\u2019m doing something bigger and better than before.\u201d<\/p>\n

We expect a lot out of ourselves, and sometimes those expectations aren\u2019t realistic. We want to get all the good results without having to go through any pain or failure. We want to be as close to perfect as possible.<\/p>\n

I struggle with this, too. So this is a reminder to both of us to celebrate those feelings of discomfort instead of pushing them away because it means that together we\u2019re growing and doing bigger, more courageous things.<\/p>\n

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