When Fear Holds You Back: Pushing Past Doubt to Make an Impact
Introduction
Fear is one of the biggest barriers to impact.
I know because I’ve faced it.
After my accident, I had so many fears—fear of never being the same, fear of failing in my recovery, fear of stepping back into the world after everything had changed.
But I’ve learned something important: Fear is a liar. It tells you that you’re not capable, that you’re not ready, that you’re not good enough. And it keeps you from stepping into the impact you were meant to make.
How Fear Almost Stopped Me
When I first started speaking about my story, I was terrified. I worried about what people would think. Would I say the right things? Would anyone even care?
I almost let fear stop me. But then, I got a message from someone who had heard me speak. They told me that my story gave them hope when they felt hopeless.
At that moment, I realized something: My fear was never as important as my impact.
And the same is true for you.
How to Push Past Fear and Step Into Your Purpose
- Acknowledge That Fear Is Normal—but It Doesn’t Have to Control You
- Everyone feels fear. The difference is that some people let it stop them, and others move forward anyway.
- Focus on the Impact, Not the Fear
- When I stopped focusing on my own fears and started focusing on how I could help others, everything changed.
- Your impact is bigger than your insecurities.
- Take One Bold Step Forward
- You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just take one step—have the conversation, start the project, share your story.
- The more steps you take, the quieter fear becomes.
You Were Made for More
Fear will try to hold you back. But the world needs your story, your voice, and your impact.
Don’t let fear stop you from stepping into what you were meant to do. The time to start is now.