By Alex Blackwell

Until you let go of it, fear can make you oblivious to see what you can really do. – Jonathan Figaro

What do a 23-year-old from Brooklyn and a 49-year-old from Kansas have in common?

They both understand the crippling effect fear can have.

Jonathan Figaro is the 23-year-old from Brooklyn and author of the free eBook Six Stupid Things People Do to Mess Up Their Lives.

I am the 49-year-old.

And I have done all six stupid things. After reading his eBook, it’s good to know I’m not alone.

Meeting Jonathan

Last October I stumbled across Jonathan’s blog and was immediately impressed with his raw style and brilliant writing. I immediately subscribed and then sent him an email to tell him that he had a new fan.

Jonathan mixes... More...