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As I reflected on my last two posts, Fear: He is a Liar, and Developing a Healthy Fear, I’m reminded that we all may get stuck in a big decision due to fear; afraid to take that leap into some unknown circumstances. Many of us But I believe that good friendships play a vital role in your decisions as does prayer, which helps you conquer your fear so you can live up to your full potential as a mature adult man.   Former New York Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra once said “When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” Berra, the brilliant baseball player and manager, (not the Hanna Barbera comic book cartoon bear) was famous for his comically wise sayings known as ‘Yogiisms’ about taking the fork in the road; “It ain’t over till it’s over.”; “Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.” and “It’s

The first part of this two-part post titled, Fear is a Liar, I described the characteristics of this critical emotion for men, how fear lies to us, and suggested the several fears of most men. In this post, I explain the positive traits of fear and how having a healthy fear is crucial to living fully into your purpose as a mature adult male.  Men Fear Disappointment For many men, overcoming their fear is difficult. Fear is caused by our anticipation or belief that someone or something is dangerous and likely to cause pain or is a threat to us physically, emotionally, or psychologically. It distorts our perception of reality and manipulates our decision-making. It whispers negative thoughts and self-doubt in our ear. Fear can paralyze us when confronting tough choices. It makes us believe the worst-case scenarios, and prevents us from taking necessary risks. It makes us question our

One of the most critical emotions to overcome for men is fear. It is an emotion that lies to us and causes us to question everything about ourselves. In this first of a two-part post, I describe the characteristics of fear, how and why it lies to us, and the fears most men have. The subsequent post will explain some positive aspects of fear and how having a healthy fear can help you live fully and authentically as a mature adult male.  About Fear For many of us, fear of the unknown is crippling. Personally, I fear uncertainty and want to know what’s ahead of me so I like to be in control. It’s one of (many) faults.  As I wrote in an earlier series on Better Manhood Skills, Controlling Your Emotions, Fear is one of the eight emotions difficult for men to manage (The others include Anger, Sadness, Happiness,