It was as if, as I conquered one fear, another had risen to take its place — even more daunting than the last.
I've conquered this mountain, just as I'm conquering your heart.
As Murad I conquered more and more of southeastern Europe, those forces became mainly Christian, and, as they came to dominate the Ottoman army, the older Turkmen cavalry forces were maintained along the frontiers as irregular shock troops, called akıncis, who were compensated only by booty.
I knew I'd never shine as a lawyer unless I conquered my fear, so I asked all the senior partners in the firm if I could make their court appearances for them.
I remember 12 hour stints where I didn't leave my bedroom, as I struggled to conquer Mega Man, Ninja Gaiden, or some other title.
I was armed with both over-sized backpack and trusty white schedule, as I attempted to conquer what I had considered to be a complex system of buildings, classrooms, stairways, and students.
It enabled me to track my progress as I worked towards conquering my fear.
So when I finally passed into North Dakota from Montana, I felt as though I'd conquered the West.
"These guys are still driven to prove that they are big men, and they can do that by conquering women, as well as conquering other status symbols.
"I feel as though I have conquered my fears by doing it".
