Do one thing every day that scares you

Do one thing every day that scares you.

I read that post from Moe. It reminded me how I've been pulling back from things for most part of my life because of fear. How many opportunities did I pass up because I was afraid of failing? How many experiences-- or even just ideas in my head, did I dismiss because I was afraid I couldn't do it? How many excuses have I made to justify that what I'm doing is okay, and there is nothing more that I would want to do?

Let's look back on some things I've been afraid of. Some of these go way back in GS and some I've already grown out of, but still fear in general paralyzes me from doing some things til now...
:: talking in front of people -- afraid id say something wrong
:: writing sentences and being creative -- my ideas might not be aligned with others'
:: being a leader -- why me, i dont know what to do
:: singing -- i cant hear myself and know if i'm in tune
:: pursuing implem or development work when i graduated -- afraid i wouldnt get another opportunity with same salary
:: transferring to implem within HP -- at first i thought i didnt know enough..and now it's just fear of starting over, plus not sure how i'd fit in with the people
:: finding work in another country -- would i survive alone?
:: meeting/dating guys -- what if it doesnt work out, i might lose a friend? also, i dont know how to put myself out-out there vulnerable again.

:: buying clothes -- does it look good on me, is it worth it, will i fit in?
:: trying new things -- i might not be good at it
:: business -- what if i loose my money

Challenge accepted! This 2011, this is what I'll focus on. Not daily, but perhaps more often than before. The 20+ new things for each birthday is still on, but i think this scary thing should be a good twist on that list.