I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve doubted myself. How many times I’ve started something with excitement, only to feel that familiar voice creeping in—“What if it doesn’t work? What if you fail? What if you’re just wasting your time?” Sound familiar?
That little voice of fear? It’s persistent. It shows up whenever we’re stepping into something new, something meaningful. I’ve come to understand that fear often pops up not because we’re weak or unprepared, but because our brain is trying to protect us. It senses risk, and risk feels like danger. But here’s the thing: fear is just a feeling. It’s not the truth.
Fear loves to whisper reasons to stop. It tells us to play it safe, to lower our expectations, to stay in our comfort zone. But the more I’ve leaned into my own growth, the more I’ve learned this simple but powerful truth: you don’t need to be fearless—you just need to move forward anyway.
I used to think determination was something you either had or didn’t. Now I see it differently. Determination is a choice. A daily one. It’s waking up and deciding, “Today, I’ll take one more step.” Even a small one. Especially a small one.
And yes, fear still walks beside me. I’ve just stopped letting it drive the car.
What helps me is trust. Not the kind of trust that everything will go perfectly—because, let’s be real, it rarely does. But trust that my efforts matter. That even if I can’t see the full picture yet, the tiny actions I take every day are building something. That if I keep aligned with what really matters to me—my values, my goals, the things that light me up—I’ll find the strength to keep going.
Honestly? I’ve never met someone who poured their heart into something and got nothing back. Maybe not in the way they expected. Maybe not right away. But showing up consistently does lead to something. It creates momentum, confidence, clarity.
Progress can be slow. Doubt will still sneak in. But if you just keep showing up—imperfectly, consistently—you will move forward.
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