I recently wrote a piece on how extreme athletes handle fear. It was really interesting to put together, and something one of the athletes said stuck with me, which was along the lines of: "Fear is like a muscle, you have to challenge yourself to get stronger." It's so true, isn't it? That got me thinking about older versions of myself back in high school and even college: I used to be more afraid of what people thought of me, scared to speak in public, doubtful of my abilities. But stepping out of my comfort zone throughout the years has helped me shed those fears and strengthen my courage muscle. Today, when I zipped on my road bike to meet some friends for a ride, I remembered how nervous I used to be to ride through traffic -- and it made me realize how far I've come. So here's to constantly pushing myself, conquering things that make my stomach turn and being the person I know I can be.
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