EPISODE 4
Courage Isn’t the Absence of Fear
What if you’re waiting to feel fearless before you make your next move?
You might be waiting a long time.
Fear can show up when you’re thinking about leaving a career, starting something new, pursuing a dream you’ve put off, or simply taking one uncomfortable step forward.
But fear doesn’t always mean you’re making the wrong choice.
Sometimes it means you’re doing something that matters.
In Episode 4 of What’s Your Ex?, I talk about what courage really looks like when you’re facing change, uncertainty, or a new chapter—and why you don’t have to get rid of fear before you move.
IN THIS EPISODE
Courage isn’t about becoming fearless.
It’s about deciding that fear doesn’t get to make the decision for you.
You can feel uncertain. You can be nervous. You can wonder whether something will work.
And you can still take the next step.
This episode is a reminder that fear and forward movement can exist at the same time. You do not have to wait until you feel completely confident, completely certain, or completely ready before you begin.
We talk about:
Why waiting to feel fearless can keep you stuck
What courage can actually look like during change
Why fear doesn’t automatically mean you’re making the wrong decision
Moving forward even when you still feel uncertain
Taking one uncomfortable step instead of waiting for complete confidence
HI, I'M MARILIE!
I'm Marilie Daniels, creator, entrepreneur and host of What's Your Ex? podcast.
I create conversations and practical resources for women 40+ navigating reinvention, income, and what comes next.
Because starting over doesn't mean everything behind you disappears.
You get to bring what you've learned with you.
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