Shenanigans
My motto is
"Success is just over the edge of my comfort zone."
I'm afraid of animals. I knew my husband's dream was to own a farm and that someday, his dream would come true. So here I am, at an age when people are downsizing, we up-sized big time and bought what was a horse farm that we converted into a goat farm.
Over a decade later, we have 20+ goats that I never dreamed I'd be taking care of. At first, I wouldn't touch them. Not only do I now touch them, I also medicate them orally, and have recently learned how to give them injections! Not bad for a girl who is still afraid of animals.
The chickens...
When we got the first two dozen, Farmer Dave (my husband) was kind in getting me the type of chickens who are good with kids. I figured, it they are docile enough for kids, maybe they wouldn't hurt me. I think I'm more afraid of chickens than I am of goats!
It's taking me a long time to warm up to these little creatures, Since the chicken coop is too small, Farmer Dave built two enormous hen houses. We now have four types of chickens who lay white, beige, dark brown, and blue eggs. Our customers love the colorful assortment that has now become our brand.
Try it!
Anyway, if you have a fear, try going just over your comfort zone and ease into it. You may surprise yourself!