At some point, all of us must undertake the journey of conquering fear. Personally, the fear of failure has been a significant obstacle in my life.
This fear had prevented me from pursuing my passions and achieving my goals. In particular, it had kept me from sharing my thoughts and ideas with the world through writing on Medium.
Writing had always been something that I enjoyed, but the thought of putting my words out there for others to read was terrifying.
What if no one liked what I wrote? What if people criticized me? These were the questions that kept me up at night and held me back from writing.
However, deep down, I knew that I had to face my fears if I wanted to grow as a writer and as a person. I began to take small steps towards overcoming my fear.
I started by writing in a private journal, just for myself.
Then, I began to share my writing with a few trusted friends and family members. Their positive feedback gave me the encourage to take the next step and start writing on Medium.
But even then, fear still held me back. I would spend hours drafting and re-drafting my articles, too scared to hit the “publish” button. It wasn’t until I realized that I was holding myself back that I was able to overcome this fear.
I began to ask myself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” The answer was that my article might not get as many views as I hoped, or someone might not like it.
But in the grand scheme of things, those were minor setbacks that I could learn from and move on.
Through this process,
I began to uncover my inner strength. I realized that I was capable of facing my fears and achieving my goals. I learned that failure was not something to be feared, but rather an opportunity to learn and grow.
Writing on Medium became a way for me to express myself and connect with others in a way that I never thought possible.
*Looking back on my journey* I am proud of how far I have come. Overcoming my fear of failure was not easy, but it was worth it.
I have learned to embrace vulnerability and take risks. I have discovered my voice as a writer and have connected with others through my writing.
If you are struggling with fear, know that you are not alone. We all face fear at some point in our lives, but it is how we choose to deal with it that makes all the difference.
Take small steps towards overcoming your fear, and be kind to yourself along the way.
Remember that….
failure is not the end,
but rather a stepping stone on the path to success. Uncover your inner strength and embrace the journey towards a fearless life.
Overall, I am much happier now that I have conquered this fear. I feel more fulfilled in my personal and professional life, and I am excited to see what other challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
If you are struggling with fear,
I encourage you to take the first step towards overcoming it. Remember that it is a journey, and it may not be easy, but it is worth it in the end.
“Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself.” — Mark Twainns 15.158.61.51da2
