This is an interesting post! I always have the same reaction when I have to do something that scares me or when life throws a glitch at me. I think to myself, "Well, this is going to suck", and I do it. Funny, I never think to avoid the discomfort, instead I get calm, and know I am going to do it, it's gonna suck, and I am going to come out at the other end.
Little things, like riding to the top of a mountain to snowboard when I am incredibly scared of heights. I just get realllllly quiet and all my observational skills jump to the forefront so I dont get caught off guard by anything or so I am prepared to react if something does.
Anyhow, that's my experience, love the post!
Gabby