Brave

Daily writing prompt

What’s the most profound piece of advice you’ve been given? Did you take it?

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Before a major public speaking engagement, I told my coach I was terrified of failure. She looked at me and said, “Fear is an emotion, but action is a choice. Do not wait to feel brave; just do the work.”

I took the advice, stepped onto the stage with shaking hands, and delivered the speech. I learned that confidence does not precede action; confidence is the result of action. Now, I use motion to break through procrastination whenever fear paralyzes me. What’s the most profound piece of advice you’ve been given? Did you take it? Comment to let me know!