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What does it mean?
Fear of failure should not stop you from trying.
In plain terms
Don't stop trying because you might fail.
What can you take from it?
Take risks despite fear of failure.

Where it applies

  • sports
  • career changes
  • creative pursuits

Putting it to work

  • act despite fear
  • accept risk

Questions to consider

  • What stops you from trying?
  • What fear holds you back?

Another view

Some risks are too dangerous to take.

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  2. Gee, its lonesome in the outfield. It's hard to keep awake with nothing to do.

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  3. Baseball changes through the years. It gets milder.

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