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Anais Nin, an American author, once made this statement, “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage”. It is short and simple yet it is completely true. 

When you are fearless, the possibilities in life seem endless and your life automatically expands; on the other hand, once you become scared of failure or rejections, you limit the number of possibilities and automatically, your life shrinks drastically. 

Children are fearless, which is why they dream big. They are unaware of rejections and failures and as such, their dreams and possibilities seem endless. 

As we grow up, we witness life’s challenges and come to terms with our limitations, be it in our skill-set, finances, or abilities. Many people view their limitations as obstacles they cannot overcome and as such, they become risk-averse and fearful of life. 

This leads to the shrinking of their dreams and goals. On the other hand, there are some people, who despite their limitations are willing to go the extra mile to make their dreams a reality. 

Instead of shrinking their possibilities, they rise to the challenge and are determined to overcome any obstacle that may come their way. These are the people, whose courage allows them to reach the hardest and most challenging of goals.  

So, the quality of life that we lead, which is made up of dreams and goals, is dependent on our determination, dedication and perseverance. Life is neither a bed of roses nor a bed of thorns – it has its share of successes and failures.  

And it is up to us to make the most of our lives. If we choose to live our lives as cowards, we will lose the opportunity to enhance our capabilities and attain self-satisfaction. 

On the other hand, if we choose to live our lives in a courageous manner, without thinking about failures, we will reap success and become confident of our abilities, and ultimately broaden our lives’ horizons.