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When You’re Afraid to Tell Your Story

For a long time, I was afraid to share my story.

Friends. Family. Random stranger on the internet.

What would they think?

Many struggle with sharing their story.

In fact, if you don’t have this fear, you may be in the minority.

Somehow we’re afraid of sharing who we truly are.

We all have our excuses. They feel unique to each one of us, but in reality, we all deal with the same core excuses.

Excuses are imaginary walls standing between you and your dreams.

They can keep you from writing that book, picking up your guitar, starting a blog, or traveling the world.

If following your passion was easy, everybody would skip right along to the good stuff.

The more real your excuses seem, the more you’re onto something meaningful. It’s a sign that you’re on the right path.

Everywhere you look, you’re told to achieve.

And sure, you can get things done, but at what cost?

If you’re anything like me, you want to do work you love, but you also want to remain somewhat sane.

Life isn’t all about work. It’s not all about achieving. There are times when you feel like taking action.

Aah.

Decisions.

Should I do this, or that?

Should I follow my passion, or should I take the “safe” road?

Our lives are made up of decisions.

How you make those decisions determines your life.

That’s what many people miss.

They may achieve success, but without following their inner authority, they may never achieve satisfaction.

We’ve all been there.

You feel like you’re putting on a show.

You’re afraid that someone will see through your mask.

You’re scared of being humiliated.

It’s excruciating.

I know, because I’ve been there. I’ve wanted to give up in frustration. I’ve battled my inner demons.

Luckily, there is a way out.