Fuck it - I'm sharing my personal journal entry to help you conquer fear.
There is tremendous energy to be found beyond fear.
I woke up feeling like a million... ton of trash.
Self-doubt led me to questioning everything. “Am I cut out for this? Can I really run two companies? What if I fail at both?” I am the founder & CEO of two companies. One is a startup baby. The other is well established. Both are incredibly tough right now.
I am challenged to my core. I felt tired, overwhelmed, and straight-up scared. Then I started writing. Fear dissipated. I have 6 light bulb moments and I want to share with you:
1. FUCK it, just do it.
Fear is NOT real. It’s all perceived. It’s created by none other than our own mind. It only has power if you let it.
This morning, I reminded myself that fear is nothing but a story my mind tells me. When I took action—stepped into the things I was avoiding—the fear vanished. It’s like turning on a light in a dark room.
Action kills fear. The minute you stand up against it and face it, it’s gone.
2. To give is to get.
When you help others, you help yourself.
I want to help. I want to share what I’ve learned because I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. And here’s the thing: the more I give—whether it’s knowledge, time, or value—the more I gain.
It’s not about expecting something back; it’s about knowing that generosity feeds the soul.
3. Be unapologetically yourself.
Stop filtering. Stop pretending. Just be you.
I am who I am, and I’m done apologizing for it. If you’ve got something to say, say it. If you’ve got something to give, give it. The world needs you—not a watered-down version of you.
Be real, be bold, and own it.
4. Fear is the most destructive energy—but it’s also weak.
The moment you face it, it disappears.
Fear thrives on avoidance. But when you confront it, when you look it dead in the eye, it crumbles. This morning, I felt fear trying to hold me back, but the second I leaned into it, it was gone. Write it down, be real with your emotions, don’t sugercoat it. And it’ll be gone. Poof.
“Fear creates a mental barrier, like a cloud blocking the sunlight” - Charles F. Haanel
5. Awareness is half the battle.
What are you feeling? Name it. That’s where the power starts.
This morning, I stopped and asked myself, “What’s really going on?” The answer? Tired. Overwhelmed. Afraid. Once I named those emotions, they didn’t feel so heavy anymore. Awareness gives you control. It’s like shining a flashlight in the dark.
If you’re aware, 50% of the problem is resolved.
6. Reconnecting to your “why” changes everything.
Your purpose is your fuel.
When I felt stuck today, I asked myself: “Why am I doing this?” The answer reminded me of everything I care about—helping, inspiring, growing. That “why” gave me energy to push through. Whenever you feel lost, ask yourself that one question.
“Life is a training ground to refine our soul” - Kazuo Inamouri.
Every fear, every doubt, every overwhelming moment—it’s all here to help us grow. It’s not about avoiding the hard stuff; it’s about using it to become stronger, wiser, better. So, let’s keep showing up, taking action, and learning as we go.
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