In this post, I unpack why I cringe at the question "What do you like to do?" and how I resolve to stop.

I have confronted each of my fears, coming away stronger and wiser. Reflecting on those times is giving me the confidence to face my future.

Time to consider my final fears: success and hate. You'll soon see why they belong together in this post.

My second fear is of criticism, or critical feedback. It's a fear, just like failure, that I faced as soon as I shared my work with someone.

Why am I always afraid to share my writing? Here's the first (but also the least) reason: fear of failure.