I was more scared the morning I posted flyers about my grand opening than I was standing at the start line of the Ironman triathlon at age 18, surrounded by veteran athletes in their 40′s (considered by some to be the prime age for endurance events). Arguably, it was even harder than biking across the U.S.
I guess I am the most vulnerable when I put myself “out there,” for all to see and evaluate. Maybe it’s just me, or maybe it could be an introvert thing. Because the way I see it, from the extrovert’s perspective, one might feel more vulnerable achieving something for themselves without social support from their friends and family.
In any case, whether it’s more challenging to put yourself “out there”, or to go at it alone toward a personal accomplishment, working in your vulnerable area will make you grow.
Where and when do you feel most vulnerable?
What is the hardest thing for you to do? What if you did it….this year, this month, today, NOW?
EDIT [8 months later]: After revisiting my initial speculations about why some things feel more “scary” than others, despite the
