Comments on: Do the Thing that Scares You

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:32:22 +0000

That’s great and very brave of you.

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:16:54 +0000

Fear of the unknown is perhaps the biggest inhibitor of my plans, but I’m slowly learning to conquer it! I loved this post. It resonates with me and proves to me once again how strong the travel community is. People in this community aren’t afraid to follow their instincts, a notion that would fill others with dread and eventually remorse. I say embrace the change! Life the life you imagined!

By: Steph

Steph — Sun, 01 May 2011 12:44:22 +0000

Aww I’m glad, don’t give up! I’ve never met anyone who regretted getting out to see the world.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Thank you for this post. For the past 2 1/2 years I have been pining for a big, solo trip, but now that I have an opportunity to do so, I am suddenly scared out of my wits. I almost gave up. Until I revisited your blog.

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:28:06 +0000

I’m definitely going to have ot make myself do it- can’t chicken out now! It’s definitely healthy to examine your fears and figure out what’s really bothering you (I think I might be slightly claustrophobic… or maybe i just hate sharks).

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:02:24 +0000

By finding what’s at the root of our fears, I think we can learn a lot about ourselves and our patterns of thinking. An extrovert might be afraid to spend a week alone camping while an introvert might find nothing more uncomfortable than having a job in sales. Each would probably learn a lot about themselves by pushing the limits of what they’re comfortable with and doing what doesn’t come naturally. People set a lot of boundaries for themselves without ever considering the origin of the limits.

It seems fear of the underwater world is common I read this article specifically hoping it would give me the nerve to scuba dive too!

By: barrister Jide

barrister Jide — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:57:33 +0000

i love dis…. am on my way to kill my fear
may the good lord blees the writer

By: Steph

Steph — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:21:22 +0000

Thanks Andrew! It’s something that is important to be reminded of every now and again.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:03:27 +0000

I don’t know how I missed this, but it is awesome and timely for me. Especially the Mark Twain quote.

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:52:19 +0000

Thank you! I see that “do it before you have kids” mentality a lot and it IS confusing. I figure I will just keep doing the things that make me happy for as long as I am able…

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:32:17 +0000

I travel and I blog but I am not (yet!) a traveling blogger but ditto to what you say on people telling me all the time “I wish I could do that” – the one phrase that frustrates me the most and comes close to only this one: “Do it before you have babies…” because apparently that will ruin my life (while it will still be the best thing that happens!??) I remain confused on all that but clear on one thing: One Must Travel! And what you are doing, facing that fear and turning it into courage is brilliant. Best of luck and do be safe.

By: The Next Generation of Travel Bloggers

The Next Generation of Travel Bloggers — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:05:37 +0000

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By: Worrying is like a Ferris wheel: you go around without really getting anywhere

Worrying is like a Ferris wheel: you go around without really getting anywhere — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:22:06 +0000

[...] I choose to focus on everything that can go right instead of everything that can go wrong. To me, fixating on that fear is what keeps people from traveling, from taking risks, from following their dreams. Fear paralyzes [...]

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:07:18 +0000

Thank you Lis! glad to have you on board

By: Lis Carpenter

Lis Carpenter — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:23:57 +0000

Wow wow wow. I just found your blog through a Twitter list and I can say is wow. I couldn't imagine moving somewhere without plans. And I have to keep reading to hear about your trip around the world. That's sure to be interesting:) .-= Lis Carpenter´s last blog ..New Life Travel – Inspiring Read of the Month =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:40:40 +0000

Well said Olga. Learning to deal with fears and anxieties without letting them control you is a huge life skill.

By: Olga @ Going Global

Olga @ Going Global — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:41:54 +0000

Yes! This is exactly what I tell everyone who wants to work or travel abroad. Much of what I write and preach to young professionals is all geared at giving them the tools to go and follow the ‘road less traveled’. The reality is that no matter how many tools you have in your toolbox, if you don’t know how to put them to best use, then they won’t work.
I heard this a while back and I have used it to live a more adventurous and fulfilling life. “Fear is being scared and doing nothing about it. Courage is being scared but still taking the chance to do it.”

Have courage all you upcoming travelers! (Trust me…the world is a wonderful place. @Steph – I did the same thing after college and went on a gap year. I moved to Australia after traveling around the world for 4 months with no apartment, friends, jobs. I kid you not, within a day of getting there, I had an apartment, friends and 2 job leads. It was a super star day!)
.-= Olga @ Going Global´s last blog ..Do Women Have Extra Considerations When Choosing to Work Abroad? =-.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:54:15 +0000

Great post and topic! People sometimes laugh at the concept of travel and personal growth, but I do believe you pick up important life skills through travel. When you’re on the road long term you are forced to deal with many of your fears and go outside your comfort zone almost every day. It can be scary, frustrating, tiring and sometimes you want to throw in the towel so that things can be “easy” again. But you’re right, you come out the other side all the better for it. You have a new confidence and it becomes harder to “scare” you from what you can do and what is possible in this world.
.-= Audrey´s last blog ..Antarctica: A Decision =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:57:22 +0000

It’s true, life is short and unpredictable (a fact I’ve been mulling this week). It’s important to live it to the fullest.

By: Taru

Taru — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:40:08 +0000

I always think; what if I die tomorrow?
I don’t want to regret a thing I didn’t take the chance to do, the day when I can’t do anything any longer.
.-= Taru´s last blog ..Spring Med sailing =-.