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In this final episode of our 5-part mini-series about Having Courage, we focus on feeling the fear that comes with stretching beyond what feels safe and familiar.

How do you know whether fear is protecting you - or simply holding you back?

Our final letter from the SFAC Postbag comes from a listener who has been offered an opportunity they know, deep down, they really want. The only problem? They’re terrified. Since the opportunity came along, they’ve managed to think of approximately 147 reasons why they shouldn’t do it! Is that their intuition telling them no - or is it simply fear kicking in because they’re about to step outside their comfort zone?

In this episode, we explore the courage it takes to feel the fear without automatically allowing it to make the decision for you. From getting curious about what you’re actually afraid of and separating genuine warning signs from the discomfort of stretching yourself, to thinking about what might become possible if you say yes, we share practical ways to quieten the noise, trust yourself and take a brave next step.

Because courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s recognising when something matters enough to move towards it anyway.

Our call to action: think of one opportunity you’ve been talking yourself out of and ask yourself, ‘If I knew I couldn’t fail, what would I choose?’