Is there a "fear" that's holding you back? What should you do about it?

[Ankesh]

Thanks Dien for talking about fear. I got thinking about it and I think there are 2 main causes of fear.

1: Fear of the unknown.
You don't know what others will think. How the event/project/product will turn out. Because its easier and more convenient to stay in our comfort zone - we don't take action quickly or sufficiently.

How to fight the fear of the unknown?

i. Do something interactive.
ii. Take an impromptu acting class.
iii. Go sell door-to-door.
iv. Join a group so that there is peer pressure to do what you're scared of doing.
v. Try out those 21-day or 30-day plans. Where you stick with something for 30 days - to form a habit.
vi. Start public speaking.

2: Fear arising from failures.

Bang your car and you'll be afraid to drive again. Even though the accident may not have been your fault.

The only way to fight this fear is by getting back into the saddle.

Is there any other over-riding fear you can think of?