I went jet skiing for the first time today.

I loved it.

However, when trying most things for the first time, I experienced doubt and panic.

It’s hard to control a jet ski.

When skimming along the water at various speeds, you can’t help but think about what will happen if you fall or are launched from the jet ski.

These doubts do not help you steer or maintain a better sense of balance while out on the water.

Similarly, most challenges we face are not conquered through listening to our doubts.

So instead we must do what most Olympians do.

Take those feelings that cause doubts and fears and instead register it as excitement.

Now I’m not advocating for excitement as a replacement for logic, it’s good to identify concerns and address them.

However, I do think that before facing a challenge it’s best to take your excitement and go.

This excitement or confidence is one of the most valuable things we can bring when facing these challenges.

Of course, easier said than done, but if you consciously shift your focus from doubts and train your focus to be on excitement instead, you’ll find the outcome to be improved.