All life is a chance. The man who goes furtherest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. If you want to develop courage, do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it until you get a record of successful experiences behind you. That is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear. The next time you are appalled by some task, sail into it, accomplish the impossible.
Inaction breeds doubt and fear.
Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, don't sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy. Enthusiasm is the dynamics of your personality. Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.