“I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that’s not pulling the trigger.” — Mia Hamm Maybe you’ve wanted to start something new, chase a big dream, or take a step forward, but you didn’t because you were afraid to fail. If that’s you, you’re not alone. We all face moments when fear whispers in our ears, telling us it’s safer to stay still than to risk falling. But the real failure isn’t falling short—but not trying at all.