I Had It Backward

I had it backwards for years, No decades. I used to think I needed to build up the courage to do the thing I'm afraid of. I was wrong.

 Completely wrong.  The fact is doing frightening things is what builds courage. Courage is a result. Past results with other things are proof that the new thing can and should be done.

That's just the way it works. I'm about to turn 53 and I'm just now internalizing this realization. Follow me for more tips on how to avoid being me.