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1 Counterintuitive Tip To Transform Your Fear Into Your Direction

Craig Stanland
3 min readFeb 22, 2022

Imagine two magnets next to one another.

Now imagine when you align them in such a way that they’re drawn to one another.

They can’t help but come together.

Now imagine when you align them in such a way that they’re repelled by each other.

They’ll fight each other tooth and nail.

Even if they’re pushed together by an outside force, the magnets separate when that force is removed.

Something very similar happens inside each and every one of us.

As part of our human nature, we have a deep desire to cultivate meaning in our lives.

We want to do something that matters; we want our experiences and, in turn, our lives to be meaningful.

We’re drawn to it like a magnet.

I believe we cultivate meaning in our lives by connecting with and taking action towards our calling.

Our calling, life’s purpose, life’s task, personal legend, or whatever we want to call it is unique and special to us.

Oftentimes it’s a remnant from our childhood, dreams, and desires that have been extinguished by the responsibilities of adulthood and the “shoulds” and expectations of others.

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Craig Stanland
Craig Stanland

Written by Craig Stanland

From corporate success to federal prison, I share my journey to rediscover joy, meaning, and purpose. Join me in reinventing your extraordinary second act!

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