What would you do if you were not afraid?

According to Webster Dictionary fear is "That which causes, or which is the object of, apprehension or alarm; source or occasion of terror; danger; dreadfulness."

What if the word "fear" did not exist? What if the emotion associated with fear did not exist?

Try this test....write down the first thing that pops into your mind when asked "What would you do if you were not afraid?"  How did that feel?  Great, until you started thinking about it, right?!?  At least, that is how I felt the first time I did the exercise. Then apprehension sneaks in and I started telling myself all the reasons it could not be accomplished.

Did you know we talk to ourselves more than anyone else in this world?  So, I made the common sense part of my brain prevail and explained to myself I was causing artificial stress.  There is no reason in the world why you can not accomplish what you wrote down.  Sure, there would be obstacles along the way, so what!!!  Think of how great you will feel when you accomplish it.  Focus on THAT feeling.  Your goal has been set, now break it down into achievable steps.  Celebrate each step along the way.

I will be running 50 miles in less than 2 weeks.  When I complete that goal, the feeling of elation will be beyond words.  If something happens and I am unable to complete it, I am still in the best shape of my life.  Now that is something to celebrate!!