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E28 [SUCCESS HABIT #6] Embracing Courage on the Path to Success
- S1E28
- 13:00
- January 9th 2025
You know there’s a line between staying safe and breaking free to find what’s possible—that’s where courage comes in. Are you ready to discover what’s really holding you back on your path to success?
The comfort zone is inviting, but it’s also the place where dreams go to stall. Most of us get trapped in repeated thought loops, convincing ourselves to play it safe.
Breaking through what Donna and Londina call the “terror barrier” is the moment every business owner must face if they want more than just average results. Courage isn’t just about being fearless—it’s about moving forward even when you’re afraid.
What you need to know
We have 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day, and most of those repeat the same patterns. Those patterns reinforce comfort, making the idea of risk or growth feel threatening.
According to Londina, changing your attitude and intentionally directing your thoughts is the foundation for building courage. Donna shared how the cycle of thoughts leads to the same behaviors and the same experiences, keeping us locked in place unless we consciously shake things up.
Practicing new skills and facing fears in safe environments can retrain your brain, helping you prove to yourself that you’re capable.
What you need to do
Get good first—practice until what seems intimidating becomes familiar. If you fear something because you lack skill, work on it in safe surroundings. Consider getting a coach or mentor to guide you. Build up confidence through gradual exposure and repetition.
Remember, the key is to keep pushing a bit further each time, just like a baby gets up again and again learning to walk. Find your WHY—your purpose that’s stronger than your fear. When your reason for pushing through is bigger than what scares you, courage will take over and propel you beyond the terror barrier.
Your Next Step
Take stock of what’s sitting just outside your comfort zone. Pick one thing you’ve been putting off and decide on a simple, achievable first step—then do it afraid if you have to. Write down your reason: your WHY for pushing forward.
Keep it visible, revisit it often, and watch as your courage grows. If you’re ready for more, tune in to the next episode for Habit Number Seven: Confidence—where you’ll learn how thriving doesn’t require perfection.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:35 Understanding the Comfort Zone and Terror Barrier
00:55 The Power of Thoughts and Attitude
03:45 Practical Steps to Overcome Fear
08:05 The Importance of Finding Your Why
11:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
Building Success Habits
“The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good.” James Allen
"Building Success Habits" is a podcast hosted by Donna Kunde (Business Coach) and Londina Cruz (Life Strategist). The show is all about sharing practical tips, strategies, and insights for building success habits in all areas of life.
This show was originally produced as hour-long radio content, later adapted into 4-episode Signature Season themes for podcast listeners.
The podcast explores a variety of success habits, including goal-setting, resilience, focus, and productivity. Each episode provides insights into how these habits can be developed and maintained, along with tips for staying motivated and on track.
In addition to success habits, the show covers personal development and mindset topics, such as overcoming limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset. Donna and Londina share their own experiences and challenges in these areas, providing listeners with relatable examples and actionable advice.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to achieve more success in your personal and professional life, "Building Success Habits" offers inspiration and tools to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Join Donna and Londina on this journey of self-discovery and growth, and learn how to build the success habits that will transform your life.
"When we begin to see the world from the inside out, life will happen through us instead of to us."
Donna Kunde is one of IBGR's founders and started her career in radio at WNTW on it's Sales 2020 Show. In her role as EVP Supply Management she is responsible for day-to-day station operations and the quality of programming - both show topics and OnAir Talent.
She is an internationally recognized Business Coach and Trainer bringing 20+ years’ experience in military leadership. Donna has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 25 years owning a range of businesses experiencing the unique challenges solopreneurs face with small business growth.
In addition to her entrepreneurial background, Donna brings 35 years of academic and applied cognitive and behavioral science experience to the IBGR Network. Her specialty is helping organizations navigate through change, challenge and tragedy. The combination of her intensive study of the mind, plus practical applications in human potential, Donna provides a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, sales, communication, and team building.
A high point of Donna's training career happened when she accompanied Dr. John C. Maxwell and his team on a country transformation mission. At the request of the Costa Rican government, the Maxwell team successfully trained 15,000 Round Table facilitators in three days, resulting in a 2% transformation of that nation and projected to reach another 60,000 Costa Ricans the following week. Her trademark energetic communication style and teaching skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective speaker and respected facilitator.
Londina Cruz is an International Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with the John Maxwell Team and a Strategic Coach with Anthony Robbins. Londina is a part of Global Transformation with the John Maxwell Foundation, training thousands of leaders in Paraguay and Costa Rica to help transform the values and culture of these nations.
She has spent more than 25 years studying, coaching and consulting in personal mastery and human performance techniques. These techniques include emotional and social intelligence trainings that elevate individuals, leaders and their organizations to excel well beyond current standards – offering a dynamic competitive advantage.
Londina has taken a situation that would devastate most individuals, being hit by a drunk driver, and has turned it into her life force. In this accident, Londina sustained a traumatic head injury, broken back and broken neck. The doctors gave her little hope of a normal life. She has now turned this challenge into an extraordinary life of empowering others to turn their fears into freedom and reach their potential.
Mastering her limiting beliefs and overcoming all that doctors had told her, Londina has thrived physically as well.
She has become a Triathlete (competing in a Half-Ironman and medaling in numerous other triathlons), a two-time marathon runner (Nike Women’s in San Francisco and the Marine Corps in Washington), and a cyclist.
She has released 100 lbs. by taking control of her thoughts instead of allowing thoughts to control her.
She knows what it takes to take you and your team from where you are to where you want to be.
As a Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.
Contact me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a success in your life and/or business.