Broken lantern

It is already October, about time I began to write my report which I have been procrastinating for such a long time^^. Since the end of my last report, I have continued, if barely, scientific research by doing simulations and developed a physico-chemical model by comparing experiment and the simulation results. After all I like thinking one way or another... especially when it gets paid for.
Recently I suspect that my age is certainly catching up with my thinking ability. This is one of the fears. But I know as well that fear is useless. It is a broken lantern that could lead you to a wrong destination. If you gather up all the fearful thoughts that exists in the mind of someone, look at them calmly and objectively, and try to decide just how much good they do to that person, you would see that most of the fearful thoughts are useless or even harmful. They just interfere with your dreams, hopes, desires and progress... "I am studying English but for all the efforts what if it would not help me build up my career?" This kind of fear just stands in your way of progress and only discourages you.
At the risk of being overly simplistic, just ignore the fear for some time. Try to spend your day perfectly dropping and ignoring any negative and fearful thought that enters your mind. Just let them pass. It may take some courage and a little practice. You may find that life is much easier and more fun. But remember fear is a stubborn guy and die-hard.