Follow your fears

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I might be a bit of a stress addict, but I find the only way to move forward is through the fear.

Sometimes we get stuck because we want something, but we are afraid to take the risk and get it. We don’t want to commit unless we know we can succeed. But the only way to know we can succeed is if we’ve done it before. And we usually don’t want what we already have and the path to getting what we want is rarely well-known.

So we might get stuck, doing what we’ve always been doing and frustrated that what we want is not happening for us.

Again and again in life, I find myself doing things I’m terrified of. And I am sometimes surprised by how far I’ve gotten. Pushing through the fear has always 100% paid out. There is not a single case when I was afraid of something, did it anyway and had regrets.

The thing is, we don’t always know what’s on the other side of making a bold decision. But one thing is certain — acting despite our fears makes us stronger and better and has something to teach. We always pay attention when we’re scared, so we learn :)

So regardless of the outcome, doing what is scary for us is fulfilling.

When faced with a dilemma, I would ask — which option scares me more? And then go and do just that. Why? Because, if I’m scared, it means it’s something I care about. We all know the rule of thumb — higher risk, higher reward.

Following your fears, I’d say is the way to living an adventurous and fulfilling life. And hey, maybe my adventure is talking to a stranger, doesn’t have to be grandeurs :)

I strongly encourage my future self to do the bold thing, always :)

Thanks for reading ✌️