Fear.  It hits us all.  And I'm not talking about a "fright," a startle from something around you.  But fear.  True fear.

We all have it.  But it doesn't have to keep you stuck.

The real problem is our relationship with fear.  We learn to avoid fear -- and the things that provoke fear.

In fact, it is not the thing, but our thoughts and avoidance of even feeling the fear, that keeps us stuck.

Too many times, people will mention something they want to do, then continue with why that can't because of a fear.

It is as if the fear has some power to stop the dreams, the hopes, the aspirations.  The only power the fear has is the power we give it.

The antidote?  Courage.  Action.  Courageous action.

Here's how: