@devoncnp: 5 reasons you don’t need to fear failure: Failure is rarely noticed by others: You are the only one replaying your mistakes. Other people are preoccupied with their own lives rather than watching you to see if you embarrass yourself. The worst-case scenario is manageable: The catastrophe you imagine is usually worse than reality. At most, failure typically results in the loss of some time and money you did not actually need yet. Comfort has a hidden cost: Choosing to play it safe is not actually safe; it is merely "slow failure". By remaining comfortable, you lose years of potential skill-building, income, and confidence that you otherwise would have earned. Success requires a history of failure: Every person you admire has a longer list of failures than you do. Failure is data, not an identity: Failing does not define who you are as a person. Instead, it should be viewed as a data point. Don’t be scared of failing, be scared of not trying