I have always considered myself more of a sheep than a lion, because I tend to be a follower. The way Og Mandino, in The Greatest Salesman in the World, described being, I no longer want to be one. I do not wish to have failure be my destiny any longer.
I will persist until I succeed in the most safe way possible. One step at a time is not too difficult. I do not want the mindset of I will fail often to succeed once. I prefer to have the mindset of I will fail some to succeed many.
This is such a thoughtful shift in perspective. I love how you are choosing to persist in a way that feels true to you. One step at a time is powerful and sustainable. You are already showing the courage of a lion by committing to your success!