Sometimes when you have a borderline absurd idea in your head, all you need to do is say it out loud to a friend in order to realize how stupid you’re being. Example:
Me: “I want to start a business that [description of my awesome business idea]. But what if someone beats me up and takes my stuff? Or I get raped and murdered?”
Friend: *Incredulous facial expression that says, “Are you out of your mind?”*
Alright then — now that we’ve established that I probably am being paranoid and will not be raped and/or murdered, I’d better get started on my business plan.
