# Naming Fear Is the First Step Toward Facing It by Bryant McGill > “Common fears include leaving jobs, ending relationships, and confronting others. Dependence on a job or partner for survival can make change feel especially frightening. Naming specific fears is the first step toward facing them.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Courage, Partnership, and Following the Heart - Livestream (Nov 2015)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Courage, Partnership, and Following the Heart - Livestream|Courage, Partnership, and Following the Heart - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2015-11-27). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Courage, Partnership, and Following the Heart - Livestream|Courage, Partnership, and Following the Heart - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Courage|Courage]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Common fears include leaving jobs, ending relationships, and confronting others. Dependence on a job or partner for survival can make change feel especially frightening. Naming specific fears is the first step toward facing them.” — Bryant McGill, Courage, Partnership, and Following the Heart - Livestream (Nov 2015) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-naming-fear-first-step ```