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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.

Matthew Kurtyka

There are two fears that come to mind that equals play a part in my journey. The first is fear of failure. The idea that everything I put time and energy into falls apart and surmounts to nothing. This concept doesn’t phase me anymore. I believe if we are doing what we love, there is no failure, only learning experience. Read more >>>

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