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Understanding the Fear of the New (Neophobia)

5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas
5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas
Episode • May 28, 2017 • 5m

In this episode, Ricardo talks about neophobia, or the fear of the new, a natural feeling that afflicts project managers, even those with great experience.

He gives tips on how to deal with the problem: face the new with curiosity, as something to explore; know that this feeling is not exclusive, everyone feels it to a greater or lesser degree; know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and deal with them.