Live with courage

STARVE YOUR FEARS

Fear is every man's default response to unexpected situations, it is a universal human experience. Fear always whispers failure, suggests procrastination, inactivity, and dormancy. It often holds us back from pursuing our dreams. Fear paralyzes your drive for progress if you allow it. If you must make tangible progress and eventually reach success, you must find a way to deal with fear. Fighting fear head-on may not be the best way to beat it, but to starve it, deprive it of the attention and energy it gets.

Fear thrives on the resources we give it. The more we dwell on our anxieties, the more they grow. Like a fire, fear needs fuel to burn, our thoughts, our doubts, our worst-case scenarios. But when we stop feeding it, it weakens, flickers, and eventually fades.

Fear often feels overwhelming because we try to ignore or suppress it. Instead, acknowledge its presence, but don't let it dictate your actions. By recognizing fear without giving it power, you take the first step toward starving it. Fear often lives in the future, a place of uncertainty and unknown. When you bring your attention back to the present moment, and take actions, no matter how small, you are gradually winning the battle against fear.

Starving your fears is not about eliminating them entirely, it is about reducing their influence over your life. Fear is a natural emotion, and it can even be helpful in certain situations, alerting us to real dangers. But when fear becomes a barrier to growth, it is time to take away its power. By starving your fears, you create space for courage, creativity, and possibility. You begin to see fear not as an enemy, but as a signpost pointing toward areas where you can grow. Each time you choose action over avoidance, you strengthen your ability to face challenges with confidence. Starving your fears is a practice, not a one-time event. It requires patience, self-compassion, and persistence. With each step, you will find that fear loses its hold, and you gain the freedom to live boldly and authentically.

To a better you, Kamikun John.