Sometimes I forget that before I set off to cycle the world I was afraid to be alone. I was scared for my safety...all alone in foreign lands, on a bike, out in the wilderness, camping, surrounded by unfamiliar cultures.
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Those fears would barely cross my mind now. It’s important to test and push your fears and limits to see if there is actually any truth behind them or whether you’re limiting your potential by unfounded fears.
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Unfortunately we live in an echo chamber of fears telling us (especially women) that it’s too dangerous to travel alone, to run alone, to go out at night alone, to go to a foreign country alone. After years travelling by bike across a diverse world I can assure you that there are a million times more good people than bad out there.
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Take calculated risks, be confident in your ability to handle challenging situations and don’t let people give you a false impression of the world and of your own capabilities.
