Issue #12 – Fear, Courage, and the Cost of Standing Still

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By Victor Ashiedu

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From the Horizon
Fear whispers, ‘Don’t move.’ Courage whispers back, ‘What if moving is the only way forward?‘.

True North
At every pivot, fear counsels caution: ‘Stay where you are, it’s safer.’ And sometimes, caution is wise. But more often, standing still costs more than moving. Stagnation erodes opportunities, weakens resilience, and fosters regret.

Compass Point
Standing still is often costlier than stepping forward.

Further Afield
📖 Susan Jeffers, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.

Until Next Time
May you find the courage this week to move, even if fear tags along.


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Victor Ashiedu

Victor is an author, blogger, and accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Infrastructure space. VictorAshiedu.com is Victor's personal blog, where he shares lessons learned from his 50+ years of navigating life.

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