Fear In The Alchemist

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The theme I chose was “Fear can prevent people from pursuing their dreams”, (Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist). I can relate to this because I have experienced fear trying to reach this goal I had set. This goal was to be an incredible golfer. About two years ago I was pushed by my parents to join a golf tournament. At the time I was playing golf and I absolutely liked it but I thought I was not prepared. I was very nervous to go into this and I thought I would be the worst one there. In the novel The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho states that “We have to be prepared for change” (10). I believe this quote is meaningful because not everything and everyone stays the same. I think that change is good. That day I was very afraid and nervous. One of my