The only thing holding you back is fear. Don’t feed that fear with the time it wants. Act quickly, and the fear will pass.
Run into the burning building.
@StewartTuttle In the 70s and 80s this word got thrown around I think and it’s kind of got slang meanings as a result.
I opt for saying like, less informed, or something like that. It lets people know that I’m not trying to insult them.
You really have to be sure you’re happy and content with who you are, before you start trying to help others.
Once you start loving and disciplining yourself, you will naturally, without trying, help others.
Take care of you.