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.
Kevin Gouran
I joined the United States Marines in 1977 and served four years active duty which changed my life forever. I was honored to deploy on a WestPac tour to Asia doing a humanitarian mission after the Vietnam War ended. The Marines taught me how to be resilient, responsible and dedicated to hard work. It served me well. Read more>>
Danny McGee
In 2015 I had just graduated high school and really wanted to visit Iceland. I tried to get some friends to go with me but at the very last second, they dropped out so I was forced to go alone. I definitely considered not going at all, but the 10 days I spent there completely changed the course of my life. Read more>>
Wilde Marcus
That night in my favorite college bar when I said YES to a cross-country trip to work a summer on the Jersey shore. ‘Hey Chas, I hear you’re thinking of going to New Jersey this summer to nanny, is that true?’ ‘Well, I was thinking about it . . Read more>>
