A B O R T ! A B O R T ! | 113 tially serious safety incident. I had to come to grips with the need to abort the ego, which ultimately causes more lapses in judgment than just about anything else in business and in life. Most important, what I learned from this experience is that it's normal to be scared. It's part of what makes us human. We can't be fearless superheroes all the time and fly every mission. So, I challenge you to reflect deeply on your purpose and on who needs you. Also, think about the consequences if you should quit. Find out what gives meaning to your mission, and you will be able to gather the strength and courage to press on despite your fears. And finally, get out of your head and abort your ego--you'll be able to make a much more informed and qualified decision about whether to take off or abort.