Fear has a unique way of announcing its presence in our bodies. For me, it's the cold sweat under my arms that appears despite the warm spring air of Barcelona. As I made my way to a radio station where I'd been invited to speak in Catalan—my third language—about my personal journey and professional work, that familiar cold sweat reminded me I was stepping far beyond my comfort zone.

What makes this experience worth sharing isn't the interview itself, but the practices that helped me move through the fear and show up.  I'd spent time sitting with my discomfort, acknowledging the protective voices in my head without letting them dictate my actions.

Perhaps the most powerful practice was consciously choosing what this opportunity meant to me. Instead of framing it as a potential public embarrassment, I decided it represented a chance to prove to my younger self that remarkable achievements are still possible, even on unfamiliar stages. 

The next time you feel that familiar clamp of fear in your gut, remember it might be pointing you toward your greatest growth opportunity. 

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