'I have accepted fear as part of life - specifically the fear of change ... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says turn back.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accepts fear of change as natural but chooses to move forward despite it.
- In plain terms
- Accept fear of change but move forward anyway.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge fear but act regardless to embrace change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What change are you afraid of?
- What drives you forward despite fear?
Another view
It may downplay legitimate reasons to hesitate or pause.
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