You’re Not the First One

We are more often frightened than hurt, and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.

Seneca (Roman Stoic philosopher)

Have you ever felt stuck, or scared to leave a job that feels safe but unfulfilling?

Or maybe the thought of diving into extreme sports is scary? 

How about the big life changes like getting married, going through a divorce, or the physical challenge of running a marathon? 

What about facing one of the greatest fears people have–public speaking?

Here’s the thing: You’re not the first to feel this way, and you certainly won’t be the last. 

Throughout history, countless people have faced these same fears, wrestled with these decisions, and come out on the other side. That’s the beautiful thing about it.

We’re all pretty much the same. We’re human. It’s really that simple. This isn’t about cracking the code to some unsolvable equation. It’s about realizing that if millions have stood where you stand now and moved forward, you can too.

You’re walking a path others have trod before you. And that’s actually pretty comforting. 

It means there are lessons to be learned, strategies to be borrowed, and wisdom to be gained from those who’ve already done what you’re aiming to do. They learned from someone too.

If it’s not unheard of–if others have done it–then you better believe there’s a way for you to do it too.