Five Career Traps Set by Fear

Shawn Sommerkamp • April 1, 2020

Fear will always hold us back, wherever it's present. 


Believe it or not, we set traps for ourselves professionally.  They are even more subtle than self-sabotage because we believe we're doing the right thing (meaning, it's not sin).  In this video I explain the top five traps we set, for our own careers, when we give into certain fears.   I also provide insight into how to avoid them.  The list may surprise you and the solutions will give you solid footing to avoid these common fears in the future.  Enjoy.



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