What fear has held you back the most in your life?

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.

Lulu DePina

Growing up poor and the fear of money scarcity held me back the most. That mindset shaped how I made decisions for a long time. I did the work—deep work—with my coach and healer, Liz Kerrigan (A Soul Purpose), to rewire how I approach money, worth, and possibility. It truly changed my life. Read more>>

Ellen Lahoza

the fear that has held me back the most is feeling like i don’t know enough to start something, the fear of not doing things perfectly. Read more>>

Petra Udomprasert

This is the easiest question. I had, and still have, the biggest fear of my work not turning out perfectly. This doesn’t just apply to professional work, but to any activities I’ve done since I was a child. Read more>>