A long time ago, I came across a saying by Nelson Mandela, “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”
I remember thinking, when I first discovered it, that it was a brilliant piece of advice on making tough life decisions. I never thought it would be so hard to apply. But there I was, faced with the decision to end or stay in a long-term relationship.
When was the last time you did something that truly scares you? Mine was last year: I jumped off a plane over the scenic Great Ocean Road, just two hours from Melbourne, Australia.
I wish I could say that I am this daredevil who lives life untethered and gets off on the adrenaline. I am not, but every year, I made it a point to do at least one thing that terrifies me.
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