Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love
Written by Ruth Soukup
Narrated by Ruth Soukup and Abby Rike
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About this audiobook
Includes an audiobook-exclusive interview of the author in conversation with motivational speaker and author Abby Rike!
Why are so many of us simply surviving our days rather than creating a life we love? We tell ourselves we are too busy to pursue our dreams. But what if the real reason we're putting off our goals is fear? The fear that we're not good enough, not smart enough, not talented enough. The fear that others might laugh at us. The fear that we'll fail.
In Do It Scared, popular blogger and podcast host Ruth Soukup reminds us that true courage means taking action despite our fears. True courage means doing it scared.
In this book, you and Ruth will…
- Identify the type of fear that keeps you stuck, and learn how to conquer it.
- Dare to start thinking bigger about your life and your goals.
- Learn how to seek out honest feedback in order to accomplish big things.
- Embrace the core beliefs you need in order to overcome different types of fears.
- Read real-life stories of incredible women who decided to do it scared - and loved it!
Equal parts inspiration and tough love, Do It Scared combines easy-to-implement tips with the motivation to start making real changes that lead to big results. Get ready to get off the sidelines and jump into your own life as you learn how to Do It Scared.
Ruth Soukup
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping people break through fear and create a life they love. Through her top-ranked Do It Scared® podcast and her popular blog, Living Well Spending Less, she provides easy-to-follow guidance for following your dreams and reaching your goals. She is also the founder of the Living Well Planner® and Elite Blog Academy®, as well as the author of five bestselling books. Her practical advice has been featured all over, including in Women’s Day, Entrepreneur, Family Circle and Fox News. She lives in Florida with her husband Chuck and two daughters, Maggie and Annie.
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Reviews for Do It Scared
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a great read, with Ruth being transparent about her life and offering advice on overcoming fears. However, some readers found the audiobook narrator's voice to be too chipper. There were also mixed opinions on the effectiveness of the strategies provided for handling fear. Overall, the book was inspiring and encouraging, providing clarity and helping readers refresh their vision for their goals.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
Great read! I love how Ruth is so transparent with her life, she shares her personal fears and gives advice on how to overcome yours! I definitely recommend this book! Perfect for perfectionists!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Aug 18, 2024
The quiz resonates to me the most! In this book, Ruth gives examples and actionable steps to fight your fear and have courage. I think it will be good to listen to this book again and again especially when you need a boost of motivation - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
Ready to go conquer my fears after listening to this! - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 11, 2023
Nice overview of the 7 ways people handle fear, but very few definitive strategies. Take my assessment for free, but you must pay to see your full results. Listen to my podcast or pay to be part of my business program and pay to be part of my mentoring program. Also, I have a very exclusive mentoring program where I really teach you what I learned to take my business to 7 figures. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
I love Ruth and loved this book so much! Ruth is always so inspiring and this book was no exception. It gave me some clarity on always trying to find balance, and helped me to refresh my vision for my goal. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 11, 2023
Straight to the point and very encouraging
Definitely would reread it - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 11, 2023
I couldn't get past the first chapter due to the audiobook narrator's voice. It's a little too chipper for me.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5
Sep 11, 2023
Not worth your time at all. Read something else please.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Feb 11, 2022
"Do it Scared" by Ruth Soukup summarizes her extensive research and theories on how our fears are holding us back from accomplishing our highest goals. Using a fun and enlightening online quiz, the reader learns their greatest fear archetypes and then how to overcome and work around them. I learned that I was a procrastinator and perfectionist which means I have a hard time getting started until things are "just so." This is really accurate - I'm great at researching and planning but terrible at getting going. Focusing on taking a step, even if conditions aren't exactly right, helps me move forward. While other archetypes are also present (outcast - fear of being rejected, people pleaser - wanting to make others like me or doing what they want, not what I want), the procrastinator really fits me. The steps in the book and on Ruth's website are helping me move forward and actually take action (instead of just thinking about it)! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
May 19, 2019
"You'll only achieve greatness if you actually reach for it."
What do we fear? And how does fear manifest itself in our lives? This book covers the seven fear archetypes and how we’re affected by them. What scares one person (rejection) isn’t the same as what scares someone else (making mistakes), so it’s good to examine our own type.
Part two of the book talks about revisiting our mindset and work from a place of courage: knowing when to break the rules, realizing that mistakes are actually lessons, the value of persistence, and more.
Part three reminds us of actions we can take to make our lives better. Celebrate the wins, surround ourselves with a great team, and find our “why”.
I enjoyed the book. I found the fear archetypes very helpful in seeing how fear affects my life and the principles of courage reminded me that there are some things I’m already doing (and I need to celebrate those!). I feel that part three will help me continue moving forward.
If you’re feeling stuck and want more from life, I recommend the book (and Ruth’s podcast!)