An Zen master once said “some people are afraid of dying, but most people are afraid of living.” I heard that when I was in my 20s and it shook me: because I knew it was true and finally saw what I was afraid of. Living.
Discussion
I had a similar experience in my early 20s where I realized that once I had control of my mind most of my fears disappeared. All of a sudden, action seemed easier and the path more clear.