Overcoming Fear of Failure
– By John Stephen Davis
When the Vietnam War thrust me into unwanted leadership as a young officer, I had to find a motivation strong enough to cope with introversion and timidity.
… pending publication 2023
About the Author
John Stephen Davis overcame his fear of leadership in an unwanted assignment as a platoon commander in the Vietnam War. He writes creative non-fiction, poetry, and songs with the encouragement of three tuxedo cats from a shelter. Taking turns as muse on a platform over his PC keyboard, they help him cope with combat-related PTSD. He counsels disabled veterans on government benefits. Page Turner Awards selected his memoir excerpt as a finalist for the 2022 international writing contest.