When Iâm deep in visualization and daydreaming, everything clicksâeverything feels right. But the moment I stand on the edge, ready to make the jump, fear kicks in. The unknown isnât just thrilling; itâs terrifying. Maybe Iâm even mistaking fear for excitement.
But at the core of it, every decision is just a probability game. If you counter your choices with game theory, the path forward becomes clearerâwhether itâs the right one or just another step toward something else.
And here I am. Every path has led to this momentâa point of no return.
How exhilarating.
Drag Your Fear Into the Light
The unknown only feels terrifying because itâs undefined. Your brain is treating it like a black hole, a swirling vortex of infinite failure. But fear shrinks the moment you force it into the open.
So, define it. Drag it into the light.
Ask yourself:
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What exactly am I afraid of?
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Whatâs the worst that could happen?
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If that happens, whatâs my counter move?
Because hereâs the truth: fear is never a stop sign. Itâs a flashing yellow light. A challenge. An initiation.
Flip the Risk Equation
Your brain is hyper-focused on What if I fail? But failure isnât the real risk.
The real risk is staying exactly where you are.
Ask a better question:
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What if I never do this?
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What if someone else launches this exact idea and succeeds while I hesitate?
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What if I spend the next five years wondering, âWhat if?â
Every path carries risk. But one path ends in stagnation, and the other? Potential. Evolution. A new version of you.