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.
Marina Anta
Fear has probably been my biggest companion and my biggest obstacle. It’s never on the surface, it kinda lives deeper, in places I don’t always want to look at. Fear of being seen, fear of being responsible for something bigger than myself, fear of losing control. Read more>>
Laura Munkholm
The fear that’s held me back the most is the fear of disappointing people. I had always cared deeply about what others think and have this instinct to keep everyone happy. That translates to my team, my family, my clients, my friends, and even strangers! Read more>>
Kevin Nguyen
There were a lot of fears going through my journey, fear of failing, fear of not being good enough, fear of losing myself during the process of growth and change. In my opinion the word FEAR stands for False Evidence Appear Real. Read more>>
Claudia Davis
The fear that has held me back the most is imposter syndrome. For years, it made me question my worth and hesitate to step into bigger opportunities. Throughout my career, I’ve learned to release that fear and trust that my talent and ideas are worthy of being heard and seen. Read more>>
