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"Don't be afraid" is something that doesn't really work as advice. If I could just not have fear, what's left is just work. I feel like the majority of the eff
by chousuke 5y ago
"Don't be afraid" is something that doesn't really work as advice. If I could just not have fear, what's left is just work.
I feel like the majority of the effort I have to put into things is overcoming my own brain. Whenever I get my brain to agree with what I want to do and that doing it it is worthwhile, the rest is easy. It's ignoring the billion stupid reasons my brain generates why I should not do something I want to do that is exhausting and difficult.
- michaericalribo 5y agoOP’s comment was a bit flippant, but I interpret it as encouragement to try something new, and reassurance that it’s not as bad as you fear—someone else’s anecdata that the billion stupid reasons your brain generates aren’t valid signal for you to listen to. I agree with that sentiment. That’s not easy either…but it’s the best I’ve got at a certain point
- nonce-3460712 5y ago
- wodenokoto 5y agoWhat michaericalribo said in sibling comment. Sorry for the poor wording with "don't be afraid".