What I Learned About Fear From a Cold Pool

Misery loves to be let go, and you can let go more easily with some company

Don’t overthink the discomfort. Jump in like it’s no big deal. (trambler58/Shutterstock

For the first 40 days of this year, I jumped into a cold swimming pool with two of my sons, as a practice in facing discomfort and fear.

We never looked forward to it, but it taught me a lot about facing things I don’t want to face.