You had the courage to try

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2024/12/16 Edited to

... Read moreHey everyone! I wanted to share a little more about something that's been on my mind, and honestly, something I've struggled with personally: that feeling of a lack of courage. It’s funny because, like the post says, 'you had the courage to dream' in the first place, right? But sometimes, between that dream and actually making it happen, fear creeps in. I remember a time when I really wanted to pursue a creative project, but every time I thought about sharing it, I'd get this wave of doubt. 'What if it's not good enough?' 'What if people laugh?' Those negative thoughts just piled up. It felt like everyone had opinions, and even though they didn't say anything explicitly negative, the fear of what 'they say' kept me paralyzed. It's so easy to let others' potential doubts, or even just our perception of their doubts, hold us back. And let's talk about something many of us can relate to: wanting to tell my crush how I felt. Oh my goodness, the sheer panic! My heart would pound just thinking about it. That intense fear of rejection or awkwardness felt like a giant wall. It's a classic example of needing courage for something so personal, yet feeling completely unequipped. But here's what I've learned, and what the original post really drives home: we already have that initial spark, that 'courage to dream.' The next step is about being 'bull headed' and 'stubborn.' It’s about making a conscious decision: 'I'm not going to stop until the mission is accomplished.' This isn't about being reckless; it's about persistent, unwavering determination. For me, overcoming that lack of courage started with small steps. Instead of trying to jump straight into the big scary thing, I broke it down. For my creative project, I first shared it with a trusted friend. Their positive feedback gave me a tiny boost. With the 'tell my crush' scenario, maybe it's just practicing a casual conversation first, or writing down what you want to say without the pressure of actually saying it yet. It's about recognizing that 'whenever things start to get hard for you,' that's precisely when you need to dig deep. Remember those who doubted you? Use that as fuel, not as a reason to give up. The OCR perfectly captures this: 'keep pushing and moving forward.' Don't let anything convince you that 'nothing is too good for you.' If you can see it for yourself, if you can dream it, then you absolutely deserve to pursue it. Finding your inner strength isn't a one-time event; it's a practice. It means being kind to yourself when you stumble, but also holding yourself accountable to keep going. Imagine 'the light of success' – that feeling when you've finally achieved what you set out to do. That's what we're working towards. Let that vision pull you forward, even when it feels like you're walking through treacle. So, whether you're facing a creative block, a personal challenge, or just trying to gather the guts to tell someone how you feel, remember this: the initial courage to dream is already yours. Now, it's time to be 'stubborn' and 'bull headed' in your pursuit. Don't stop until that mission is accomplished. You've got this!

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