"He aprendido a lo largo de los años que cuando uno ha tomado una decisión, esto disminuye el miedo."

When you make a firm decision, fear starts to lose its grip. It's like when you're standing on the edge of a diving board, shaking with nerves. But as soon as you commit to the jump, something shifts. Your fear doesn't vanish, but it no longer controls you.

This idea was epitomized by Rosa Parks, the civil rights activist. When she refused to give up her seat on that Montgomery bus in 1955, she made a clear, resolute decision. Her mind was set, and even though she knew she faced arrest and worse, her fear diminished. She transformed from a seamstress into a symbol of the fight against segregation.

Consider the story of a young entrepreneur named Jamie. Jamie had an innovative idea for a new app, but fear held her back. She worried about failure, about what others would think, about financial risks. But one night, she sat down and made a decision. She was going to pursue her dream, no matter what. With that decision, the doubts and fears didn't disappear, but they became background noise rather than a paralyzing force.

To apply this wisdom in your life, start by identifying what decision you need to make. Are you stuck in a job you dislike? Are you afraid to start a new project? Pinpoint the specific choice you're avoiding. Once you've done that, commit to your decision. Write it down, tell a friend, do whatever it takes to make it real. The act of deciding creates momentum and diminishes the power of fear.

Imagine you're in a situation where you're terrified of public speaking. You've got a presentation coming up, and just the thought of it makes your palms sweat. But instead of letting that fear control you, you decide: "I'm going to give this presentation. I'm going to prepare and do my best." With that decision, you've taken the first step in diminishing your fear. It won't disappear entirely, but it will become manageable.

Think about a time when you faced a daunting choice. Maybe you were contemplating a big move to a new city. The fear of the unknown was crippling, but once you made up your mind to go, you felt a surge of confidence. The decision didn't erase the fear, but it put it in its place. It was no longer the driver—just a passenger along for the ride.

In essence, deciding firmly on a course of action reduces fear's power because it gives you control. When you waver, fear thrives on uncertainty. But when you decide, you're saying, "I know what I'm doing, come what may." It's a powerful shift.

So next time you feel fear holding you back, make a decision. Commit to it. You'll find that your fear will start to fade into the background, allowing you to move forward with newfound courage and determination.