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.
Sam Morgan
Probably the fear of rejection. Which I think is pretty common. It’s funny because it’s a fear that’s developed more over time as opposed to waned with age. I’m slowly getting better about picking myself up and getting back in the ring, but it’s tough out here! Read more>>
Stephani Gutierrez
No, fear has never held me back. God has shaped me in ways I can’t even begin to explain, and my faith is what keeps me steady and strong. Challenges will always come, but I truly believe every obstacle is part of His plan to prepare me for the next step. Read more>>
Johnny Baca
The fear of success. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I used to always fear it. Everything I put my everything in, I would get good at; really good at. Then, I would just abruptly stop and move on to the next challenge before I could really be successful at something. I’ve stopped doing this, and reaped the benefits of it. Read more>>
Pharah Phitted
My fear of shining too brightly; that it would scare off the ones I care for. I am now realizing that if my light is too bright … put on some shades and sunscreen! Read more>>
Evan Camacho
This is actually a recent discovery: it is falling in love with the idea of things and then dwelling on the fantasy rather than taking action to making it reality. I had always thought it was fear of failure. Throughout most of my early life, I was discouraged from taking risks or really trying unless I knew I was going to succeed. Read more>>
Joshua Maddux
Impostor syndrome, hands down. Years ago when I launched In The Bunker podcast, I had episodes recorded and edited—but I didn’t publish. Not because they weren’t done, but because I didn’t think they were “good enough.” I’d convinced myself they had to be perfect. That I had to sound like I had it all figured out. And so I kept pushing the launch. Read more>>
