The book turned my fears into friends
Every one have life goals either in private or public life, but few people accomplish incredible success and mark long-lasting legacy in the world. To mention a few, Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela are among the greatest prominent activists in civic movements in the United States and South Africa. They fought for justice, equality, and freedom and brought desirable change. But the question is “Were they the only ones fought for this cause? The answer is “No” Many more other activists stood up for the same cause. So then, what was special about them? Before we answer, let us bear in mind, they were not privileged, genius or wealth. But I believe that they left to live the normal behind to fearless. Fear of failure, self-daunting, over-thinking and over-analysis are common, and most likely everyone has felt that at some point in life. Therefore, fear is a challenge to our lives to get to know who we are and who we want to be. If you have to change your life or the world, it takes to be fearless.
What would you do if you were not afraid? Do you think you have mostly chosen to pursue things you know you will be good at in life? Is there anything you have wanted to do but kept yourself from trying because you wouldn’t be good at it? Think about for a second! Some answer to these questions is found in many stories from several people of all walks of life in “Be Fearless” Book by Jean case, successful investor and philanthropist. The book outlined five key principles for a life of breakthroughs and purpose which are crucial for change and success. These principles are Make Bigger Bets, be bold, take risks, make failure matter, reach your bubble, and let urgency conquer the fear.
Reading “Be fearless” was an adventurous vacation for me to study all my fears, and it cleared a path to become the best of me and change the world. This book is an essential read for everyone wants to leave normal behind and create a better future. I was lucky to read “Be Fearless” which recommended to me by mentor Awel UWihanganye , and so far it was one of the best books I read this year.
I read this book after my graduation for Masters- a time of transition from a class to career. Honestly, I had feared to make certain decisions towards both my professional and personal life. I was fearing to fail and to feel pain but after I read and digested numerous success stories in the book from different people, celebrates and others which you might never hear of them. The stories of humble beginnings, aiming high, breaking the barriers, and building empires were inspiring and life-changing.
The stories of Jean case, the author of the book, Steve Jobs, Madam C.J Walker, Elon Musk, Salva, Jane Goodall, and many others were based on all the five key principles of the book. By turning the pages of “Be Fearless” I was challenged, intimidated and inspired by the principles, the characters, the stories which are rich in this book. I no longer fear of failure because I consider failures as research and development; I no longer doubt myself because I conquered the fear; I learned that pain is part of the process and challenges are meant to prepare us for the victory.
I am now brave than ever before and I am taking charge of my decisions and faults as purely my responsibilities; I no longer sit the backseat of my life but the driving seat. I can accommodate failure, pain because they are part of the process of becoming who truly I want to be and what exactly I want to achieve in the world. If you want to change your life and the world around you should make bigger bets, be bold and take risks, make failure matter, reach beyond the bubble, and let urgency conquer the fear. In simple words, be fearless and go and change the world. 