Don't be afraid to take the first step.
Be afraid of living in anticipation of when the other person will guess your thoughts. When they notice. Take the initiative.

Don't be afraid of being misunderstood.
Be afraid of drowning in thoughts of "what would have happened if I had said." Choking on internal dialogues and playing out possible scenarios.

Don't be afraid to be open.
Be afraid of not trusting. Constantly doubting others.
Trying to control and double-check.
Expecting betrayal and treason. Considering everyone as an enemy. Fencing yourself off from the world with an impregnable fortress.

Don't be afraid to act.
Be afraid of uncertainty and doubt.
Endless thoughts that you run in circles like a broken record.
Constantly weighing the pros and cons.
Collecting information that is never enough to make decisions.

Don't be afraid to make a mistake.
Be afraid to sit with your hands folded.
To live a day without results, and life without a trace.