"Do it Scared" by Ruth Soukup summarizes her extensive research and theories on how our fears are holding us back from accomplishing our highest goals. Using a fun and enlightening online quiz, the reader learns their greatest fear archetypes and then how to overcome and work around them. I learned that I was a procrastinator and perfectionist which means I have a hard time getting started until things are "just so." This is really accurate - I'm great at researching and planning but terrible at getting going. Focusing on taking a step, even if conditions aren't exactly right, helps me move forward. While other archetypes are also present (outcast - fear of being rejected, people pleaser - wanting to make others like me or doing what they want, not what I want), the procrastinator really fits me. The steps in the book and on Ruth's website are helping me move forward and actually take action (instead of just thinking about it)! ( )

I honestly don't know
and I honestly have no idea whatsoever
where the heck and how the heck
to start writing this
book-review.

One of the things I that can say
and one of the things that I can
share with you is that this book is definitely
not a book aimed at the male part
of the world's population,
but more like a book that's aimed
at the female part of the world's population.

Nonetheless or nevertheless,
which ever grammar form is correct,
even the male part of the world's population
can learn and take something valuable
and something worthy from it.

What that is for other men,
I don't really know and I don't really
have the slightest clue,
for we are all wired differently,

but for me, what I truly like about this book
is that it deals with fear we knowingly
or unknowingly have in our lives,
and that it was written by a loving mother,
a devoted wife, a passionate blogger,
a podcaster, a successful business woman,
and this truly intelligent soul who is not afraid
to acknowledge all of her imperfections
and all of her other faults she has.

If anything, her acknowledgment of all
of her imperfections and all of her faults
made this book feel truly genuine
and not too sugar-coated,
and thus a truly interesting read.

And all of her advice within this book
is very rich with wisdom and very rich
with knowledge, and with many many years
of personal and professional experience.

The author, who also has her own podcast
somewhere out there on the world wide web,
has truly made an impression on me
with her life story, for it shows that
it's never too late to put yourself out there,
no matter what age, no matter what color,
and no matter what gender you are.

And especially that every fear you may
knowingly or unknowingly have in your life
can be beaten and you can achieve great things
in your personal and professional life,
for as long as you stick by your plans,
your goals, and are immensely proud of all
of your work and all of your
remarkable
achievements. ( )

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Review Have you ever wanted to do something only to second guess yourself? Have you ever wondered what you are capable of doing? Have you ever wondered what prevents you from doing what you truly desire to do? If so this is the book for you. Ruth Soukup does an excellent job of breaking down the archetypes that keep us paralyzed in fear and then gives strategies and suggestions for overcoming those fears.

The first section of the book dives deep into the Seven Archetypes which are: the Procrastinator, The Rule Follower, The People Pleaser, The Outcast, The Self-Doubter, The Excuse Maker, and The Pessimist. She provides both the strengths and weaknesses of each type along with suggested careers for each type.

After helping the reader understand their archetype, she then provides 7 tools and strategies for overcoming your fears and stepping out of your comfort zone. Too many of us get stuck because we are too paralyzed by fear to walk out in faith and challenge the status quo. The second half of this book does an amazing job of helping the reader see how to start moving and face our fears head on.

She writes in an engaging manner that makes you feel as if you were actually sitting down having a conversation with her. This book will help you go from fear to faith and go for the ""Big"" dreams and desires of your heart. So if you are looking for a book to inspire, motivate, encourage you and more, check out this book for yourself.

I know this book encouraged me to think about who I am, what I am afraid of and what I want from life. With a husband who is about 3 years away from retirement, I have big dreams for our future that I want to see come to life. This book is encouraging me to step out in faith and start working towards the life I want." ( )

"You'll only achieve greatness if you actually reach for it."
What do we fear? And how does fear manifest itself in our lives? This book covers the seven fear archetypes and how we’re affected by them. What scares one person (rejection) isn’t the same as what scares someone else (making mistakes), so it’s good to examine our own type.
Part two of the book talks about revisiting our mindset and work from a place of courage: knowing when to break the rules, realizing that mistakes are actually lessons, the value of persistence, and more.
Part three reminds us of actions we can take to make our lives better. Celebrate the wins, surround ourselves with a great team, and find our “why”.
I enjoyed the book. I found the fear archetypes very helpful in seeing how fear affects my life and the principles of courage reminded me that there are some things I’m already doing (and I need to celebrate those!). I feel that part three will help me continue moving forward.
If you’re feeling stuck and want more from life, I recommend the book (and Ruth’s podcast!) ( )