3947 Why Fear Is Not What's Holding You Back
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Release Date: 01/19/2026
3947 Why Fear Is Not What's Holding You Back
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Fear has a sneaky way of showing up and rallying an entire battalion of emotions. Doubt, anxiety, indecision, frustration—they all line up behind fear, forming an invisible yet impenetrable wall that paralyzes you from moving forward. So, have you ever wondered why fear is not what's holding you back? When those wall feels high, your first instinct might be to bulldoze through with brute force. Push harder. Hustle nonstop. Throw all your energy at the problem until something breaks. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But here’s where most...
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3946 Find Peace in the Midst of Troubles
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Troubles come to all of us—and how we handle them defines our peace and effectiveness. Sarah Young’s insight from Jesus Calling drives this home: "Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur." You can find peace in the midst of troubles. This truth challenges a common tendency—to ruminate on problems long before (or after) they happen, replaying them in our minds like a broken record. Instead, God calls us to a different way of handling struggle, a way rooted in trust, courage, and rest....
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3945 The Heartbeat of a Powerhouse Marriage
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Marriage isn’t about becoming one person. It’s about two whole individuals choosing to grow together in a way that creates something far stronger than the sum of its parts. But the reality? That kind of connection doesn’t come easy. It takes diligent, ongoing effort for each spouse to develop themselves as confident individuals, and then to intentionally build a relationship that thrives on shared purpose and deep connection. That's the heartbeat of a powerhouse marriage. Consider Dan and Joanne Miller. Dan Miller, the New York Times Best-Selling author who passed two years ago, left a...
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3944 Love Them More Than It Hurts
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Why do our children challenge us so much that it strangles our hearts? Raising kids is tough on parents; who cares about how the kids feel? Yet we deeply care about them. However, it's during those difficult times that we learn to love them more than it hurts. Raising kids is brutal sometimes. On the surface, it might seem like parents should just lay down the rules, set boundaries, and move on. But if it were that simple, parenting wouldn’t tear us up so deeply. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . So why do our kids challenge us in ways that...
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3943 Give Up What Doesn't Work
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Imagine this for a moment: You’re gearing up for the Super Bowl of your life. Every move calculated, every drill intentional, every moment optimized. Would you spend time doing things that don’t work—things that have brought you zero results? Of course not. You’d double down on what delivers every single time. So why not give up what doesn't work? So why, in the everyday game of life and business, do we cling so stubbornly to habits, strategies, or mindsets that have proven ineffective? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The...
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3942 Do More Than Dream
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Are you one of the millions who want to live a healthier lifestyle than where you are now? Every new year brings a wave of resolutions promising weight loss, better habits, and a healthier life. It’s no surprise that “live healthier” is one of the most common resolutions out there. But resolutions are just ideas floating in your head. They don’t carry weight—no pun intended—until you turn them into action; do more than dream. Why does this happen year after year? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Because wanting something isn’t...
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3941 Organize Your Space to Make Room for Action
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Nothing fuels ambition quite like setting out on a bold adventure toward your goals and dreams. You’ve got big plans, and the vision of where you want to go is crystal clear. But here’s the truth: dreaming alone won’t get you there. To climb that peak, you need a launching pad — and that starts when you organize your space to make room for action. Think about it. If all you ever did was sit back, waiting for success or opportunity to arrive without effort, how far would you get? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Spoiler Alert: Not...
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3940 Toss Out the Thoughts and Doubts that Hold You Back
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean a reset happens automatically. In reality, most of our attempts to start fresh are clouded by lingering fears about what we didn’t finish, didn’t accomplish, or simply gave up on. If you want to move ahead and actually reach your goals and dreams this year, you have to toss out the thoughts and doubts that hold you back. I don’t know about you, but over time, repeated failures do more than just sting — they infect our mindset and sabotage our ambition. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...
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3939 Man Shall Not Live on Bread Alone
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
In one of the most powerful moments of Jesus’ life, when He was tested in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-4), He faced raw human hunger. The devil tempted Him with a straightforward challenge: “Turn these stones into bread.” After all, Jesus is hungry after fasting for forty days and forty nights. The need was real, the desire immediate. Yet Jesus' response cuts deeper than physical need: “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” That reply is not just about hunger or sustenance. It’s a declaration about the source of...
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3938 Don't Root Against Your Spouse
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
It’s easy to get super focused on other things in life, from the home to the family to the career to even the pets. Amid all this noise, the one person you vowed to stand beside can sometimes fade into the background. But if you want a marriage that lasts, one that can withstand the relentless pressures of life, there’s a simple but powerful rule: don’t root against your spouse. The truth is, it’s dadgum hard to keep your spouse front and center when every other part of your life is screaming louder. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...
info_outlineFear has a sneaky way of showing up and rallying an entire battalion of emotions. Doubt, anxiety, indecision, frustration—they all line up behind fear, forming an invisible yet impenetrable wall that paralyzes you from moving forward. So, have you ever wondered why fear is not what's holding you back?
When those wall feels high, your first instinct might be to bulldoze through with brute force. Push harder. Hustle nonstop. Throw all your energy at the problem until something breaks.
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But here’s where most people get it wrong: force doesn’t break barriers; it attracts hesitation. When you push recklessly, fear pushes back harder. It feeds on your frustration and grows stronger. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about strategy, mindset, and most importantly, consistency.
Taking a Page from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Consistency Over Force
In 1955, a single act of courage by Rosa Parks ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott—a monumental stand against racial injustice and segregation. But it’s tempting to imagine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. charging headfirst into the fray in a fiery burst of passion and leading a quick victory.
Reality is far more powerful.
Dr. King’s role in the boycott was not a sprint. It was a grueling marathon. For 381 days (the length of the boycott), he stood firmly, leading with courage and unwavering resolve. The risks were real:
- Protesters faced arrests
- Physical threats
- Economic hardships
- Intense social pressure
Fear was a constant shadow.
But Dr. King and the Black community didn’t let fear dictate their next move.
Instead, they made a conscious decision: the bigger risk was letting fear and inaction win.
They didn’t try to “force” change overnight. They built a road of small but consistent steps—a daily commitment to justice and dignity, no matter the obstacles.
"One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." ~ Kristianne Wargo
The boycott eventually succeeded. It ended segregation on Montgomery buses and sent a shockwave through the Civil Rights movement.
More than that, it tore down the mental chains fear had imposed—and proved that consistent, deliberate action can break even the toughest walls.
Why Fear Is Not Your Enemy—Paralysis Is
Fear on its own isn’t the problem. Fear is a warning signal; an honest flag raised by your brain to highlight risk.
The real enemy is what fear invites: inaction.
When fear paralyzes you, it’s not protecting you. It’s imprisoning you. It builds a fortress around your potential and keeps you where it’s safe but unfulfilled.
Dr. King’s example teaches us that stepping into fear is where growth happens—not by pushing harder in a moment of panic, but by showing up day after day with a clear purpose.
If you want to escape fear, you must break the chains and build a road of consistency.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Build a road of consistency!
How to Build Your Road of Consistency and Break Free
If you want to break the chains fear wraps around you, don’t chase a moment of explosive motivation. Instead, build a strategy of steady, intentional steps; be mindful of what you are doing and be consistent. Here’s how:
1. Start Small and Build Momentum
You don’t need to conquer the world all at once. Dr. King didn’t win Civil Rights overnight. He showed up again and again, delivering speeches, organizing boycotts, and inspiring others.
Ask yourself: what is one actionable step I can take today? Then do it again tomorrow. And the next day. The compounding power of these small actions will build unstoppable momentum.
Take A.I.M.—Action Ignites Motivation!
2. Anchor Yourself to Your ‘Why’
Fear gains ground when your purpose feels blurry.
Dr. King and those who participated in the boycott fought with a crystal-clear “why”—freedom, equality, dignity. When threats loomed, returning to that core reason gave them the strength to endure. It became the "What's next?" in their story.
You need your own anchor. Write it down if you must. When fear knocks, remind yourself why you started.
3. Create Accountability Structures
Consistency thrives in connection.
Dr. King wasn’t a lone warrior. The Montgomery community held each other accountable through organized meetings, support networks, and a shared commitment. They knew surrendering was not an option.
Find your tribe. Whether it’s a mentor, mastermind group, coach, or accountability partner—someone who challenges you, calls you out, and holds you to the standard of showing up.
Fear is real. But it doesn’t get to decide your fate.
The bigger risk isn’t in feeling afraid. The bigger risk is letting fear build a wall so high that no action can climb it.
If Dr. King’s legacy teaches us anything, it’s this: Break the chains—not with quick force, but with steady, purposeful resolve. The road to freedom is paved with consistent steps, one after another, in the face of fear.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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