Many girls out there want to compete in pageants, try a new talent, wear a particular outfit or possess a certain image but they let fear stand in their way. Remember this, whenever you branch out to try something new you will experience fear. You are scared because you are used to getting certain responses from certain actions. If you are taking a new action you are uncertain as to the response that you will receive therefore fear of the unknown creeps into your mind.

Thoughts of what if my talent is not as good as hers, what if I am not as pretty as the other contestants, what if I look fat in my swimsuit, what if I do not get into the top ten, what if I cannot answer the questions during interview…and the endless list of what if’s continue. Here is a thought…what if you look great in your swimsuit, what if the judges fall in love with you, what if you earn several thousand dollars in scholarship money, what if your confidence grows and what if new doors of opportunity open up for you?

It is natural to feel fear and it is common to give into that fear and not do anything. However, if you wish uncommon success you have got to go against the grain and be something that is uncommon…be true to yourself. Listen to the desires within your heart, trust yourself and at the end of the day you cannot lose regardless of how the judges vote.