Almost every human experiences fear at some points in their life because it is a natural human emotion. When you want to take a step, there may be a voice that always tells you that you are not ready, that you are not capable, or that you are not strong enough; that is the voice of fear. If you obey the voice, you will remain where you are and you will not make progress. Just take the step even if it means taking it scared. Every great achievement you see, every great dream that got actualised, every breakthrough that got realised, was done by the people who dared to act against their fears and do what scared them the most. Most times, what you fear most may hold the answer to the questions you have been asking.
Any step you want to take will need courage. Courage does not mean the nonexistence of fear, rather it means that you have mastered your fears. It means that you have chosen to take the step even if it means that your hands are trembling and your voice is shaking while you do it. I remember when a friend pulled off a very mind-blowing stunt during one of our gymnastics events some years back. When I got close to congratulate him and to ask how he was able to do it, I discovered his hands was still shaking in fear. He told me that it was his most fearful move, but he needed to do it to put his team forward after slacking a bit from the past performance. He moved against his fears and did something very amazing. For almost 1 month after, people were still talking about it. When you do what you fear, you unlock a very amazing aspect of life.
When you chose to go against your fears and do what you are scared of, you break out from the invisible limitations surrounding you. In some cases, what limits people is not any force from the outside, but the fear that is breeding on their inside. When you master the fear and challenge it by taking steps, you will discover how strong you are to put an end to your fears. When you do what normally scares you, you will discover that your fears will keep reducing. It is not bad to feel fear, but it is bad to allow it to keep you from taking a step. Even in the midst of your fears, you still need to be in control. Each step you take in the line of what scares you will help to give you mastery over your fear. You will be surprised to know that your fears are not as powerful as you may think, you are the one empowering them.
The first step towards gaining mastery over your fears is to take daring steps. Take that risk you have ever wanted to take. The step may be imperfect, and may have some flaws, but it carries so much weight in it to wad off fear. A lot of others who have succeeded in their various fields were also fearful at some points, but by taking the first step, it set the course for them to achieve greatness. You may not even have the full support at the start of the step, but it should not stop you from taking it. When you take the courage and be brave to attempt the first step, what was seen as impossible will become cheaply and easily possible. Possibilities and impossibilities are function of the mind. If you believe you can do something and achieve success, then nothing will be able to stop you, not even fear. It is your strong belief in something that translates into actions.
You may have an idea, a dream of what to achieve, or even a plan, but what gives it substance is the action you put. It is worthy to note that your dreams will not wait until the day you will not be scared again. As a matter of fact, you may not have a perfect day, a perfect support, a perfect situation, or even a perfect confidence to take the step you want to take. You do not need a perfect start, rather the only thing you need is the willingness to start. Just to let you know that bravery is not built at once but it is built in motion. That is, as you take steps and act towards your dreams, you will build courage, and you eventually master your fears.
Success and excellence are not built overnight, but they are built over time; one step at a time. Each right step that you take carries significance and will lead you towards achieving your dream. You may be scared, but know that you are powerful. Even if you feel unsure of a step, just know that you are capable. You may not have an idea of the entire path, but just know one thing; every step counts, and you can achieve your dream.
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