Do that thing that you’re scared of.

by Marissa on July 18, 2012 · 30 comments

I’m about to launch on something that I’ve thinking about doing for the last 2 years. I’m nervous, excited and could hardly sleep last night. I will do a follow-up post soon when I can catch my breath.

 

Here’s a bit of inspiration to push you over the edge and make you take the leap. There is no time like the present.

Inspiration

 

Share the Love
Get Free Updates

{ 27 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Lance@MoneyLife&More July 18, 2012 at 4:35 pm

I started my blog a few months ago. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep it up but here I am today still trucking along!
Lance@MoneyLife&More recently posted..Passive Income: Not As Passive As You Think – Part 2My Profile

Reply

2 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Great job. The PF would is great, and they help guide you.

Reply

3 Modest Money July 18, 2012 at 4:47 pm

Good luck on your upcoming launch. I really should take some inspirational from this concept. I admit that I generally stay within my comfort zone. Rarely do I purposely go out and do something that I’m afraid of. I realize how much that helps expand ourselves though. Suddenly your comfort zone just keeps growing and growing until you don’t feel the need to stay within your bubble.
Modest Money recently posted..Optimal Blog Keyword Research for SEOMy Profile

Reply

4 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm

Thanks, Jeremy. Our comfort zone is normally defined by us and tends to be imaginary.

Reply

5 Mo' Money Mo' Houses July 18, 2012 at 5:25 pm

I totally think that doing things we’re scared of makes us learn and grow and become that much better for it. That being said, I will still never hold a spider in my hand. Never.
Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses recently posted..My New TV Obsession – The Young ApprenticeMy Profile

Reply

6 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:28 pm

Spiders and me don’t get along either, but I held a snake once. That was interesting.

Reply

7 Michelle July 18, 2012 at 5:32 pm

I’m excited to see/hear about it!
Michelle recently posted..How I Make Money BloggingMy Profile

Reply

8 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:28 pm

I’ll share as soon as I can!

Reply

9 Kathleen @ Frugal Portland July 18, 2012 at 6:46 pm

Good job! I don’t know what it is, but it was the right thing to do!
Kathleen @ Frugal Portland recently posted..Ask the Audience: Fincon 2012My Profile

Reply

10 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:28 pm

Thanks!

Reply

11 Jason @ WSL July 19, 2012 at 2:01 pm

I look forward to hearing what it is! It’s true that not doing things you’re passionate about is ultimately a certain type of death. You die inside as your passions are fulfilled and your life wastes away.
Jason @ WSL recently posted..The China Study Diet and 8-Week Fitness Challenge – Part 1My Profile

Reply

12 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:26 pm

I agree!

Reply

13 Andy Hough July 19, 2012 at 4:37 pm

Being scared has kept me from some good opportunities in the past. It has also kept me from making some dumb mistakes. Whatever you’re doing I hope it works out well.
Andy Hough recently posted..June Expenses – $843.99My Profile

Reply

14 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Thank you, Andy!

Reply

15 Jacob @ iheartbudgets July 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm

I went on a 175ft.. “Great Wheel” in Seattle, and I’m afraid of heights. It was pretty fun, and made for a great way to watch the sunset with my beautiful wife :)

Also, what the heck are you doing?! On the edge of my seat here!
Jacob @ iheartbudgets recently posted..Why We Have a Credit Card (and Why Maybe We Shouldn’t Use It)My Profile

Reply

16 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Post coming up soon! That sounds scary, tho!

Reply

17 heather draper July 19, 2012 at 8:51 pm

I have done a few scary things in my life, but it is always for the best! wishing you much luck!!!

Reply

18 Marissa July 19, 2012 at 10:25 pm

Thank you!

Reply

19 Robert @ The College Investor July 20, 2012 at 12:51 am

Exciting!
Robert @ The College Investor recently posted..Best Valuation Ratios for StocksMy Profile

Reply

20 American Debt Project July 20, 2012 at 7:01 am

I love the tension!!
American Debt Project recently posted..No More Plastic Bags in Los Angeles: I’m Excited for Forced Change!My Profile

Reply

21 Shannyn @frugalbeautiful.com July 20, 2012 at 3:12 pm

Ooh, exciting stuff! Can’t wait for updates!
Shannyn @frugalbeautiful.com recently posted..Truth Be Told: I Took Diet Pills & It Was StupidMy Profile

Reply

22 Budget & the Beach July 20, 2012 at 3:37 pm

Best of luck…whatever it is! :) Looking forward to seeing!
Budget & the Beach recently posted..Link Love 7/20My Profile

Reply

23 Kathleen @ Frugal Portland July 20, 2012 at 4:11 pm

you inspired me to do the thing that was scaring me — thanks!
Kathleen @ Frugal Portland recently posted..Reframing the issueMy Profile

Reply

24 Michelle July 20, 2012 at 7:07 pm

Good luck in your new venture, Marissa!! I’m excited to hear about it…
Michelle recently posted..Dance Like No One’s LookingMy Profile

Reply

25 Broke Professionals July 22, 2012 at 5:36 pm

Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve! I know I am very hesitant to embrace change, and tend to get stuck in ruts more often than I’d like. It’s something I’d like to work on in my 30s!
Broke Professionals recently posted..Life’s Greatest JoysMy Profile

Reply

26 SB @ One Cent At A Time July 29, 2012 at 3:38 pm

I am really afraid of roller coasters I should do something about it.
SB @ One Cent At A Time recently posted..Weekend Chit Chat Round up and Carnival Gratitude – The Olympics EditionMy Profile

Reply

27 Marissa July 30, 2012 at 4:35 am

Jump out an airplane. It makes roller coasters look like child’s play.

Reply

Leave a Comment

CommentLuv badge

{ 3 trackbacks }

Previous post:

Next post:

Page 1 of 11