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“Fear is really about inexperience, not incapability.”
What It Means
Most fears about taking action stem from unfamiliarity with that type of action, not from actual inability to do it well
Why It Matters
Reframing fear this way turns it from a stop sign into a signal that you need experience, which you can get through action
When It's True
When fear is about unfamiliar but learnable skills or situations, not genuine physical danger or ethical concerns
When It's Risky
When applied to areas requiring real expertise or when ignoring legitimate caution about harmful outcomes
How to Apply
Ask 'Am I afraid because I haven't done this or because I can't do this?'
Use fear setting to objectively analyze upsides vs downsides
Take small actions to gain experience and reduce fear through familiarity
Example Scenario
“Founder afraid to do media interviews assumes they're 'bad at PR' but they've just never done interviews. They practice with friends, do a few small podcasts, realize the fear was unfounded, and become confident spokesperson for their company.”