Hey guys, it’s been a while. Happy to see a lot of new faces in here :) The past few months have been pretty challenging because of some family issues that, thankfully, seem to be moving toward a resolution. I started this year with a clear idea: to work on my personal brand and launch a new support service that can help people communicate effectively—without necessarily having to rely on an agency. But I’ve realized that every time I have to “show up” publicly as myself, I get demotivated and I procrastinate. Everybody seems to be far more ahead/active/consistent than me. The funny thing is: I only do this when it’s about me. With my clients, I’m on point. And there’s something even worse than being scared: I feel like I don’t have any valid reason to be. In the past year, I’ve been selected as a consultant for a major marketing company because I’m considered an expert in videomaking and social media marketing. I’ve done more than 25 consultations with people who found the time we spent together really valuable. I took part in—and won—an artistic selection for a ramen bar brand, which will take me to Japan with them this year. And I have successful case studies. Still, I feel stuck: on one side, fear—and on the other, this voice telling me I’m stupid for feeling it, like an endless battle between mind and heart. I’m not writing this for pity or for a “come on, you’ve got this.” I’m writing it because it’s true. And because saying it out loud might stop it from controlling me in silence. I’m not sure how to deal with this. If you’ve ever felt the same: what helped you move forward even with fear?