First, be honest with yourself.
Why did not you go to your dream before? Of course you have an excuse that you are afraid to start something new. And at this moment, you're lying to yourself. You are not afraid, you are just insecure or do not think you can do it. This is not fear. It's easy to say that everyone is just scared. But in reality, people are simply not sure, are alarmed and they are not able to do something in a certain area.
If they had the ability, they would have done everything. The adults have already developed a rhythm, because of which they decide how many things they will do today, and how many will be left. And most often, it's a lack of discipline and motivation, not fear. They do not want to start something new, they do not try to plan their days so that they can start or achieve their dreams.
This is an honest answer. They are not afraid of their dreams, they just never focused on it. You see, it must be something that you are obsessed with, what you are devoting a lot of time to, what you are pushing yourself and what you want to work on every day. So you start to go to your dream.
Good post, with a very good point.
I'm currently at a point in my life where I have to make a change, after a decade of working in the same profession. I completely relate to what you've written here. I'm starting to follow my dream, despite the fear of failure and the instability it may entail.
You're very welcome to read my new posts about those dreams - jewelry making and trip-planning in Paris. I'd love to keep in contact, see where both of us are headed.
Best wishes :-)