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.
Cara Barone
The fear that has held me back the most in my life has been the quiet, relentless fear of not being good enough. It didn’t matter how much I achieved—whether I was working internationally at LinkedIn or later running a successful business—there was always an inner voice asking: “Did I do enough? Could I have done better? Read more>>
Chloe Wrona
The fear that’s held me back the most has been feeling like I needed permission to do what I truly wanted. Growing up in a home filled with fear, intimidation, and ridicule, I didn’t have much autonomy to explore or express who I was. Read more>>
Cari Beattie
Fear of failure; mistakes are the one thing that never fails to support growth. So many opportunities have slipped through my fingers because I was too afraid to take on an unfamiliar endeavor. In order to overcome these issues I have reframed how I look at anxiety inducing situations such as, social engagement, making new art, and entering a new venue. Read more>>
