The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

Whenever you feel yourself hesitate because of fear, think the words “3-2-1-Go!” and then GO! Don’t negotiate with yourself. Don’t try to figure things out. Do it before you have time to think otherwise. Treat fear like a starter’s pistol. When fear shows up, do what scares you immediately.

Bonus tip: If you’re really serious about conquering a fear, tell a friend about the scary thing that you’re going to do the next time it shows up. Make yourself accountable. It’s harder to let someone else down than yourself, so use that to your advantage.