Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but it can also hold us back from opportunities, relationships, and growth. We asked some brilliant members of the community to share the one fear that has shaped their choices the most—and their answers reveal just how universal, yet deeply personal, our struggles with fear really are.
Trinity Rose
This may sound weird, but I think it’s being seen. I’ve always been ambitious and desired recognition, but I also preferred to be behind the scenes—which is fine, except that it hindered me from fully letting myself shine and from putting my work out there in a larger way. Read more>>
Tam To
I fear unpredictable situations. I’m a very ‘J’ type person who needs to plan, organize, and optimize for efficiency. This is what really helped me be a great scientist and homecook. I also love to travel so it helps when making itineraries. But this mindset was the hardest to deal with when I transitioned careers from science to marketing. Read more>>
Matthew S. Robinson
The first thing that comes to mind is having ‘Jonah Complex.’ It’s basically this fear of success. I used to think that perhaps I had imposter syndrome or something similar to that, but then I had a therapist explain to me that my fears more aligned with Jonah Complex. Read more>>
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Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
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