Hello, world! My name is Aibuedefe Ede, and I have a confession to make. I’ve had this idea for a little over two years now, but the fear of standing out, the fear of taking the first step, and the fear of not knowing the outcome held me back. The constant awareness of my weaknesses overwhelmed me daily. It wasn’t just the fear of what people might think, but also the fear of what I would think about myself. I listened to all the podcasts, watched countless YouTube videos, and read numerous books.
Sometimes you have to do it afraid ~ Anonymous
I recently returned home after completing my NYSC program and stumbled upon my diary from five years ago. I saw the same goals I had written in 2020, now appearing as my 2025 New Year goals. It dawned on me—it was all potential energy, with no kinetic energy. All I did was dream. Now, I had to wake up and get moving, or I would forever be stuck in a dream, trapped in my comfort zone. I had potential but never the courage to showcase it. So, cheers to my first step. The journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step. As I take this step, my potential will be revealed to the world.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step ~ lao tuz
I’m using this as a medium to challenge you: GET UP! The first step may not be perfect; you might even fall flat on your face. But the fact is, you got up. A couple more steps, and that potential energy will transform into kinetic energy. A sleeping giant poses no threat—so you need to GET UP! Start that blog, launch that startup, send that text. You miss every shot you don’t take.
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With this, I’m thrilled to welcome you to Diary of a Tech Sis — a space where I’ll be documenting my daily journey as a tech enthusiast. This blog is more than just a collection of posts; it's a reflection of my growth, challenges, wins, and everything in between as I navigate the ever-evolving world of technology. I am excited to take this journey with you.
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I wrote this post to remind myself—and you—that fear is part of the process, but it shouldn’t hold us back. Taking that first step is often the hardest, but it’s also the most powerful. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start something new, this is it!
💬 I’d love to hear from you:
- What’s one thing you’ve been afraid to start?
- Have you ever taken a bold first step? How did it feel?
- Share your thoughts in the comments below—I’d love to read your stories!
If this post inspired you, like, share, or tag a friend who needs that extra push to get started. Let’s grow together, one step at a time.
Top comments (5)
This is so inspiring🥹.. I’m always scared to start something new but right now!!! I’m all in, if I fall on my face.. I wouldn’t mind because I’m still pretty anyways. Thank you Loffie for sharing this 😘
Yess Lof. Yes we need to get up, and it give new and exciting possibilities 😂. And yes you are still pretty anyways smirk😏
This is so good... I have to start reassessing some of the things I have been so afraid to do.
Get up!
❤️🔥❤️🔥