09/21/2025
Fear of Change
Fear has a way of whispering in my ear, telling me to stay where it’s safe, where it’s familiar, where nothing can surprise us. Change, on the other hand, asks us to step into the unknown, to risk comfort for the chance at something greater. It’s no wonder so many of us hesitate.
But life has a way of forcing our hand. There comes a moment when the weight of staying the same becomes heavier than the uncertainty of change. When that balance shifts—when the fear of staying the same becomes greater than the fear of changing—change is no longer just possible, it becomes inevitable. Thanks to my friend Marvin for this advice.
Think about it: no growth, no progress, no breakthrough has ever come without someone facing that moment. The greatest leaders, the boldest cities, the most resilient people all share this truth—stagnation was no longer an option. They chose movement, even when the road ahead was unclear.
Please don't allow the fear of past mistakes define you. Not one person is through making mistakes just yet, right?
Change is not the enemy. It is the bridge between who we are and who we can become. Yes, it will challenge us. Yes, it will ask us to let go of what is comfortable. But it also holds the promise of progress, hope, and a better tomorrow. Let's never underestimate the power of Momentum!
So when fear rises, let's ask ourselves: which is scarier—risking change, or living every day knowing things will never get better if they stay the same? The moment we decide that staying stuck is no longer acceptable, look outward; help is all around.
