How I Took Charge Of My Fear and Won – Even When I Wasn’t ‘Supposed To’

2-bed, 1.5 bath, lovely view if you can do a handstand. By Ayla87 at sxc.hu

Fear can come from out of nowhere.

Last month I got a letter from my landlord – one of these big impersonal companies that has many apartment complexes. For all I know, the person who owns it all might not even be from Texas, or the U.S.

In the letter, it said that I can choose my rent price.

The problem? All their options were at least $50 per month more than what I was currently paying.

Fear struck.

Fear? Why now? I’ve mo...