8.14 Sky Brown: Dream Big

“I like the feeling of doing something you worked hard for and that you were really scared to do… I tell myself I got it. I picture landing the trick in my head. When you land a trick that you're really scared of, you feel like you can do anything.” - Sky Brown

Have you ever heard, “If your goals don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough”?

A powerful goal should make you feel a little fearful and comfortable. It signals a gap between who you are and who you want to become.

But you have to have the courage to do what it takes to close the gap.

Sky Brown is a British-Japanese professional skateboarder, surfer, and two-time Olympic bronze medalist who became the youngest ever Olympic medalist for Team GB, inspiring people worldwide with her fearless style, resilience, and “be brave, be strong, have fun” mantra.

She once said, “I like the feeling of doing something you worked hard for and that you were really scared to do… I tell myself I got it. I picture landing the trick in my head. When you land a trick that you're really scared of, you feel like you can do anything.”

Instead of letting the fear of big goals force you to stop you, lean into it. 

You can overcome fear by breaking big goals into smaller, manageable steps and focusing on consistent action rather than the entire challenge at once. Pair this with a mindset that treats mistakes as learning opportunities, reminding yourself that growth comes from trying, failing, and adjusting along the way.

Question of the Day: What is a goal that makes you feel a little scared, and how can you overcome that fear?