Fear Not: 7 Women Answer What They Would Do If They Weren't Afraid

When my editor asked if I'd like to write something about Lean In's tumblr, What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid, I instantly thought to ask the question to 10 women. Some of them wanted more specific parameters while others answered immediately, but most needed a little while to think about what fears were in the way of something they really wanted. What was most interesting is when the men overheard our conversations, they responded with "But I'm not afraid of anything," or they thought more along the lines of strenuous physical activities they would complete if they weren't afraid of death or pain. While one could never make a general assumption based on the answers available, it's safe to say that there is most certainly something to the question, "What would you do if you weren't afraid?" After collecting all the answers and putting them in order from youngest (18) to oldest (72), I noticed there are most certainly "seasons" to our fears, which helps me as a mom. Click through the slideshow below to find out what these women would do if fear wasn't a factor. - By Casey Mullins

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