Fearless: “I want to be defined not by my fears, but by the actions I take to overcome them.”

by Marcela Franco Rivera

What would you do if you weren't afraid? In this compilation of inspirational and personal essays which aim to answer that question, readers will find a space to reflect, set their own tone when it comes to thinking about fear, and explore the actions they would take and decisions they would make if fear never entered the equation. The Fearless reader is a woman with big dreams—and big doubts. An overthinker, she fears her own vulnerability and wears a brave mask to help her get through the day. She thinks that putting her family first means that she comes second, and that hard work will compensate for a lack of self-love. She fears being who she wants to be. But what she doesn't know is that pretending to be brave makes her brave. Inspired by the author's own journey to fearlessness, it aims to inspire anyone who has ever faced a fear to answer the "What would I do if I weren't afraid?"

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2020

About the author

Marcela Franco Rivera is a Honduran-born and -raised daughter, sister, partner, friend, engineer, and professional learner. After an eight-year successful career in corporate logistics, she decided it was time to relentlessly pursue one of her ultimate life goals: create inspiration through books. She is passionate about the self-empowerment that comes with overcoming fears and how a book can inspire us to change our lives.

Marcela is an avid reader, writer, traveler, runner, coffeeholic, dreamer, planner and doer.

Marcela's life motto: "I want to defined not by my fears, but by the actions I take to overcome them."

Reviews

[Fernando · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fear can have different meanings across cultures, genders, religions; but one thing is constant, the sense of holding back or pushing forward is in the eye of the beholder. This book provides a fresh, thoughtful, easy-to-read, and inspiring recollection of life scenarios where fear plays a pivotal role in the authors’ life. Hard not to relate to some or most of them. Most importantly provides insights, in the form of reflections, that will help you reframe whatever fear you are currently carrying. And overcome it without hesitation.

[Cynthia_entrelineas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read to anyone that needs the final push! Dont let fear stop you!

[Mariana Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seems like an obvious question but it rarely comes. What would I do if I weren’t afraid? The mere questions starts the reflection process within. This books goes through many different experiences, some of which will be relatable to the reader and some that won’t but will cause some reflection nonetheless.
The book and the stories will also remember you (especially in this difficult times) that we are all somehow together in our own fears. What would happen if you, not suddenly but through conscious decisions and actions, let your fears behind?

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those of us who start every life recipe with a full injection of fear, asking the most life altering question of “What would I do if I were not afraid?” causes tidal waves. Not only was I drawn to the title of this book, I also discovered in its pages the magic and powerful effect that comes when you learn you are not alone in trying to open the door that will lead to the other side of fear.
Marcela, in this book takes us through her journey - around the world and though life experiences that you can’t help but relate to. Talking about fear is brave, its necessary and in these pages you will discover you too can start to live fearless. Read it with your heart and mind, then read it for your soul.

[Bessy C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Real impact lies in the acknowledgment that we are capable of filling, caring, and attending the souls around us and, therefore, creating an impact".

I could have finished this book in less than two hours. It is short and easy to read, however, I felt the necessity to take my time and have a calm reading.
As I said before, it is very short, nonetheless, that doesn't devalue the powerful message the author wants to transmit to her readers. I felt such empathy for her life and personal problems and other times, it was like I was her, like a reflection in the mirror, and her mistakes were mine; her issues were mine, her insecurity was mine. I never fit so well with a book like I did in this one.

The way she gets naked through words is unbelievable, how passion and security to write such personal secrets and mistakes is encouraging to learn the self-forgiveness. Simply speechless.

I really enjoyed every chapter and I know for sure I will read this again because, despite all what she (the author) passed through, her standing up and overcome of fears make this book a great, marvelous, and inspirational reading.

[Marco Velásquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author takes you by the hand and guides you through her journey finding about what she fears the most. But more importantly changes your focus towards the actions you are doing in order to overcome her fears and hopefully yours too

[Alberto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intimate, personal, and inspiring book.
Key messages, learnings and ideas explained in a simple and relatable manner, definitely a book to trigger further reflections on very different areas of life.
Highly recommend it, independently if you are a man or a woman, very enjoyable reading!

[Paola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks for sharing!!

Sometimes we fight our internal demons without knowing exactly how; I’m happy to hear your story, but mostly impress on how you turn the negative into positive and how you found your purpose, something that brings you peace and make you live listening to your hearth, instead of your mind.

Hope to read more of your work!

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple yet motivating book with the author's lesson learned through life.
I did wish that the author would have dwelt a little bit more in some parts, since I felt they were merely just glossed over. But overall it was a really good book. I think I'm going to start applying the question "What would you do if you were not afraid" to my life crisis when I feel extremely anxious.
Also, gotta say my favorite part is the way she encourage us women to be each other cheerleaders. I totally agree and I'm on board with it. I believe if we all support and unite each other we could achieve the equality we need.

[Victoria Paredes · Rating 5 out of 5]

When we think about the definition of FEARLESS, we think of a concept impossible to achieve. It is even harder to think we can't live without fear. When I read the experience of the author, A REAL LIVING PERSON, being fearless becomes a reachable concept. I love the way this book is based on experiences the author had. Reading this book make me feel that it is okay to have fears but it is also a MUST to learn how to OWN YOUR FEARS and don't let them stop you from achieving your goals.

I totally recommend this book. A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE , especially those of you who are in the middle of taking big decisions in your life.

[Erlan Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for someone looking for life inspiration written in short and easy to read stories. The book goes through the authors life biggest challenges to date but it also shows how she has overcome come those challenges by being fearless and how those challenges led to great personal and professional achievements.

[Morgana Cálix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felicidades por perder el miedo a escribir. Espero seguir leyendo nuevos libros tuyos.

[María Echeverri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally, FEARLESS written by Marcela Franco Rivera is a book that connects you with your Interior, also physical and mental health. In a certain way you will identify in one way or another at some stage in your life. It will make you meditate on life situations, especially those that you identify with, in reality it is the most honest book I have read in my life, without scruples where sooner or later you will ask yourself:

What would you do if you are not afraid?