The Paradox of Fear

We can create monsters of our fears in our heads.

• We have to stop giving fear power. We do that by saying, "I'm afraid, but I'm going to do it anyway."
• Saying your fears out loud or writing them down helps - you see how small the fear really...

We usually believe that effort will be draining and that it's better to save our energy for when we really need it. Yet, more often than not, the opposite is the case: when we really use our full effort for something that truly matters to us, we feel more energized, not less.

The fear of taking the first step is the main thing that sabotages our dreams, both big and small. It’s precisely in that first step where most people get stuck because fear takes a hold of us. However, if we get going, then our fears will magically dissolve. As ...