DrupalCon Baltimore 2017: In Defense of Fear: The Musings of a Serial Over Thinker

This talk explores the instinct to retreat from fear and challenges attendees to embrace and even enjoy their fears. It discusses the positive effects of fear on motivation when understood and accepted with a clear mindset. The speaker shares personal accounts and struggles, including impostor syndrome, fear of success, and procrastination, highlighting how befriending fear has positively impacted his career and personal relationships. By presenting an alternative perspective on fear, this session encourages individuals to acknowledge their fears proudly and consider the benefits of consciously confronting them.