I’m the kind of guy that gets an overwhelming urge to back out at the last minute.

I’m 100% present for the planning, the preparation, and whatever is required before hand for any event, gathering, party, or project. Once things get going I’m usually glad that I did it, enjoy myself, and work toward being 100% present in that moment.

However, that tiny moment in between preparing and yet before actually doing I regularly get cold feet. There is just some overwhelming fear of failure, social interaction, and awkwardness that consumes me and I find myself looking for excuses to back out.

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