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Silencing the Voice of Doubt: Why It’s Better to Try and Fail
You know that voice, right?
The one that whispers, “You’re going to fail.”
Yeah, I’ve heard it too. More times than I’d like to admit.
It creeps in when you’re about to take a leap. When you’re on the edge of doing something new. It makes you question everything — your decisions, your plans, even your dreams. And the worst part? It can feel so convincing.
You start to spiral. What if I mess this up? What if I’m not good enough?
That voice thrives on uncertainty. And before you know it, you’re stuck. Second-guessing yourself, holding back, afraid to take that next step. Waking up to that inner critic every day? It’s exhausting.
But here’s the thing: It’s wrong.
Even if things don’t work out perfectly — even if you stumble — wouldn’t you rather try than stay stuck in something that leaves you unfulfilled? Isn’t chasing your passion, your purpose, worth the risk?
