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What does it mean?
Fear makes the speaker seem invisible to others, acting as a shield in dangerous situations.
In plain terms
Staying scared helps me avoid being seen by people.
What can you take from it?
Fear can hide you from danger.

Where it applies

  • dangerous environments
  • conflict zones

Putting it to work

  • use caution to avoid attention
  • evaluate fear as a tool

Questions to consider

  • Can fear protect you?

Another view

Reliance on fear is a limiting strategy.

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