• I wanted to write, but I was afraid I would be boring
• I wanted to dance, but I was afraid I would come across as awkward
• I wanted to study, but I was afraid that I was dim-witted
• I wanted to be a millionaire, but I was overly cautious of my investments
• I wanted to be a footballer, but I was afraid of the spikes digging into my shins
• I wanted to be a public speaker, but I was afraid of the crowd and their booing
• I wanted to be a great lover, but I was afraid of losing my paramour
• I wanted to start my company, but I was afraid of being among the 90% that fail
• I wanted to be a great employee, but I was afraid of politics and credit games
• I wanted to be a traveller, but I was afraid of venturing alone

I was so afraid to do anything that I failed by default.

Fear was my villain.