Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1357: Leo Babauta shares his journey of confronting fear when launching his new app, Habit Zen, on Kickstarter. He discusses practical strategies to manage this fear, such as defining intentions, seeking support from friends, facing fear directly, avoiding desperate actions, practicing self-compassion, and taking decisive action. By embracing these approaches, Babauta demonstrates how overcoming fear is essential for personal growth and achieving significant goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/sweats/ Quotes to ponder: "It’s not worth it. But if I’m doing this for someone else, it’s worth the struggle." "Fear can make me panicky, but when I face it, I find that it’s not the end of the world." "What I’ve found is when I give myself compassion, I learn to trust that things will be OK." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices