Fear loves to act like it’s doing us a favor. It shows up loud, dramatic, and convinced it’s saving our lives, when most of the time it’s just trying to protect our pride. Our brains were built for survival, not success, so they throw alarms even when nothing is actually dangerous. Recognizing that most fear is irrational gives us the power to keep moving instead of freezing in place. The real magic happens when we take action with fear tagging along for the ride. Every time you do something scared and live to tell the tale, your brain learns you’re stronger, braver, and far more capable than fear wants you to believe.
