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Oct 4, 2026 / 1 MIN READ

What Have You Got to Be Afraid Of

JAMES HYPE
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James Hype. What Have You Got to Be Afraid Of

If you're terrified of failure, think about this. Can you remember a time in your life where you had nothing but you were really fucking happy?

Because I can. I remember when I was about 19. Me and my best friend used to promote under-18s club events. I used to drive my mum's car around handing out flyers, trying to get people to come.

I had absolutely no money. I probably lived on 20 pounds a week. But I was working towards something. It was just me and my mate, and we were doing whatever the fuck we wanted.

Whenever I think back to that time, I was having so much fun. I was so happy.

So if you've got a memory like that in your head, what the fuck have you got to be afraid of?

If I lost everything tomorrow and I had to start all over again, I don't think I wouldn't be happy.

What this actually means

you've already been happy with nothing. failure cannot take what you already proved you can feel. start again if you have to.

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