Whatever scares you, go do it | Derek Sivers

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Derek Sivers official site. Thoughts on philosophy, culture, self-improvement. Author of Useful Not True, How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Anything You Want.

Whatever scares you, go do it 2008-03-26 Sometimes people ask me if there’s one motto or rule of thumb I use most often. This is it: Whatever scares you, go do it. For thirty years, I’ve been following that rule for both small and big things in life, and it’s served me well. On a small level, it can be that little nervous moment, when you’re scared to talk to someone intimidating. You notice you’re scared. Aha! Whatever scares you, go do it. So you go talk to them. On a big level, it can be that huge terrifying idea that won’t go away. Starting a business. Visiting a country. Quitting…

Whatever scares you, go do it | Derek Sivers

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