Coming to recognize what it is you're most afraid of can be a wonderfully liberating process. Asking yourself, "What's the worst that could happen?" helps put the rest of your life in context, makes ordinary problems seem more minor, and can help free you to take greater risks. Think for a moment about your life right now, about what you most care about, and then ask yourself:

What's your greatest fear?

If you could abandon one fear forever, what would you choose?