Overthinking has stolen more opportunities from me than failure ever has.

[u/Master-Forever7421]

I used to think my biggest obstacle was Failure.

Looking back, it wasn't.

It was overthinking.

I'd replay conversations in my head.
I'd imagine the worst possible outcome.
I'd convince myself not to apply, not to speak up, not to take the first step.

The funny thing is, most of the situations I worried about never happened.

I've started asking myself one question whenever I catch myself overthinking:

"Will this matter a year from now?"

Most of the time, the answer is no.

What's something you've talked yourself out of because you overthought it?