Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but it can also hold us back from opportunities, relationships, and growth. We asked some brilliant members of the community to share the one fear that has shaped their choices the most—and their answers reveal just how universal, yet deeply personal, our struggles with fear really are.
Dercyni Ruiz
Honestly? Imposter syndrome. That feeling of not being good enough used to have such a grip on me. I’d compare myself constantly — to people who had degrees, more experience, better equipment, more confidence… you name it. It kept me small. It made me question everything. But over time — and honestly, through my faith — I’ve learned to stand firm in who I am. Read more>>
Ludmila Claro
The fear of not being understood. For a long time, I felt like I was ‘too much’ — too intense, too emotional, too driven, too different. So I tried to fit in, to tone myself down, to play small. But that only kept me away from my purpose. Read more>>
Amber Henderson
The fear that has held me back the most in life is definitely the fear of the unknown. That kind of fear can be paralyzing — it makes you overthink, second-guess, and sometimes settle for comfort over growth. Looking back, I realize that if I hadn’t let that fear take up so much space, I probably would have stepped into entrepreneurship years earlier. Read more>>
