Do It Afraid

One of the best definitions for courage I’ve heard is: “Courage-Going forward in the face of fear.” To be fearless doesn’t mean the absence of fear, but breaking the word in half reveals it’s true meaning: “Fear Less.”

Does the life you’re living give you chills? It should. Next Saturday I’ll be 59 years old and every 10 years a box of dynamite shows up at my feet with a box of matches laying on top. I haven’t seen it yet, but can feel it’s on it’s way. Letigocoach was born by a box of dynamite delivered on my 49th birthday and that’s how a lot of you found my world. That was one heck of an explosion, but look at how amazing it turned out and at 59, we’re just getting started good.

Up until recently I worked with a man who heard about my newsletter and asked to sign up. Before your mind runs wild, he’s happily married, but he’s given me so much courage this year. Thanks to him, I feel confident in publishing a monthly newsletter because he was the one who asked me to publish a weekly newsletter within our company. I had no idea how to accomplish this, but by God’s grace it was published every week all year! He’s a marketing wizard, but he got really clear on what kind of life he wanted to live and made a move.

Comfort is highly overrated.

He said when he thinks about what lies ahead it gives him chills. How does that feel to you? My guess would be it’s scary, but when that box of dynamite arrives, I’m gonna open the box of matches even if my hands are shaking and take one out to light. Feel the chills my lovely, and do it afraid.


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7 responses to “Do It Afraid”

  1. A favorite quote in my house… “ courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”

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    1. That’s a good one too Patty!

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  2. Yes, I feel the chill of the future. Along with that I feel a sense of peace.I am reminded of the Julian of Norwich quote, “All shall be well and all shall be well, and all matter of things shall be well.” Light the match, Barb. It’s the way forward. 🤍

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  3. “Comfort is highly overrated.” This is such an incredibly timed read for me! I just returned to Daring Greatly, picking up at the part that talks about … the importance of normalizing discomfort. <3 So, with that fresh in mind and heart?! What you said!

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    1. I adore how the timing aligns in your life Deborah. Here’s to us and daring greatly! 💜

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  4. `Do it afraid’ is exactly the right advice, Barb. Pushing ourselves is rarely pleasant, but what do we get when we sit back and do nothing? Anxiety. Depression. So …. pushing on!! Let’s do it together!
    And Happy Birthday, albeit a tad late. 😍🎂

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    1. When we sit back and do nothing, that’s exactly what we get. Lol Nothing. I think I worded it wrong in that post…my birthday is the 14, this coming Saturday, but thank you regardless! 🎂🥳

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