When we know who we are on the inside, a shifting outside world matters less. We never really know what the future holds, but we can prepare for it by cultivating an attitude of openness, curiosity, and gratitude.

Have you ever been so scared you couldn’t sleep? I certainly have. Oddly enough, what I’ve feared the most are things I’ve wanted most: things I’ve hoped, prayed, and worked hardest for. It’s the monster in my head—not the one under the bed—that is most formidable. So why is it that self-doubt and fear of failure can cripple a dream before it’s even had a chance to form?