Lately, one of my favorite expressions is, "I'm gettin' my brave on." Does the way of the world today make me feel like I need an extra boost of courage, or am I just feeling all motivational? I don't know, but either way, the phrase encourages me. In today's tumultuous world, most of us could use some extra encouragement to help us reach our goals.

My 30th year of life was proclaimed "The Year of Facing My Fears." I was determined to enter my third decade with gusto. That year, I bought and remodeled my first house, took voice and acting lessons, took a metal sculpting class, went skydiving, and adopted my first dog, Sasha. What a great year!

Facing your fears can be amazingly empowering. I had more energy, felt happier, and thought I could do anything I put my mind to. Just two challenges remained: walking on fire and hang gliding.

Well, check another one off the list.

Last year on October 22 at 11 p.m., it was rainy and 40 degrees as I nervously stood barefoot outside waiting for my turn. With the encouragement of my firewalking partner Josh, I did it. I walked on fire! It was one of the most empowering experiences of my life. I felt invincible.

Admittedly, the feeling of empowerment faded as time went by, so I use visual cues to bring me back to that moment. For example, I proudly wear my "Firewalker" t-shirt, a "Go forth and set the world on fire." magnet hangs by my desk, I regularly get together with my firewalking buddies, and use an image of hot coals as my screensaver.

Whenever that little voice inside my head (you know the one) begins to say "I can't" do something in my business or my personal life, I remember I walked on fire!; and I get the courage to forge ahead.

So go out and do something brave, something daring. Push the limits of what you think you can do, then create visual cues of your accomplishment, so you'll be reminded of just how powerful you are.

Now, what are you going to do to set the world on fire? We’d love to know!