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What does it mean?
True courage is admitting fear, not denying it.
In plain terms
Brave people admit they feel fear.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledging fear is a sign of strength.

Where it applies

  • facing danger
  • leadership
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge fears
  • avoid bravado
  • show vulnerability

Questions to consider

  • When did you last admit fear?
  • Is admitting fear harder than acting?

Another view

It may normalize fear to the point of paralysis.

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