A little exercise to confront your fears. And put them into perspective. Most things are less bad than you think. We are extremely capable at dealign with change and adjusting to our circumstances. Writing down what you are afraid of and thinking about what that would actually mean can make your fears seem a lot less scary.

Fear 1: I am afraid of my startup failing. We don't find a way to make money.

How will i feel?

• Disappointed
• Sad
• With a bruised ego

What are the consequences?

• There is some forgone income
• I learned a bunch
• Will likely find a better job than before because of this new experience

Fear 2:

How will i feel?

What are the consequences?