Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Why Investing in Yourself Changes Everything

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Mastermind July 2025
Before I ever became a personal trainer, I hired one myself.

Before we launched our business, we worked with a business coach.

Why? Because investing in ourselves has been the best decision we’ve ever made.

Hiring experts has been worth every penny — not because they did the work for us, but because they helped guide us while we did the work. We had to quiet the inner critic, silence the self-doubt, and choose to believe that our passion for helping others was stronger than our fear of failing.

If I let the noise in my head — the "head trash" — lead the way, I wouldn’t be living as my authentic self.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

The difference between people who take bold action and those who stay stuck isn’t fear — it’s what they do with the fear.

Everyone has an inner critic.
Some listen and obey it.
Some hear it and choose not to believe it.
And some feel the fear and move forward anyway.

We all have doubts. The question is: Are you letting your doubts make decisions for you?

The people who break through, who take risks and make real change, are the ones who stop letting fear call the shots. They feel it — and do the thing anyway.

Yes, it’s uncomfortable. Growth always is.
But the payoff? Freedom, clarity, and a life that feels more like you.

What I ask of my clients is the same thing I ask of myself:
Leap, and the net will appear.

Trust your gut. Trust your voice. Trust that you were made for more.

Like you, I’m always on the journey of personal growth. I’m committed to doing the work and helping others who feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of their purpose do the same.

If you’re tired of going through the motions — if you’re feeling lost, disconnected, or like you’re meant for something more — I want to work with you.

Because this is more than a job for me.
This is my calling.

Ready to stop letting fear run the show?

If you’re feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or like you’re meant for something more — let’s talk. I help people just like you build confidence, rediscover purpose, and create real change from the inside out.

Email me to schedule a free clarity call: kim@activelifefitness.net


Kim Musikant


94 North Avenue

Garwood, NJ 07027

908-389-8009

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