I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear of difficulties vanishes when you learn skills to manage them.
- In plain terms
- Knowing how to handle trouble removes fear.
- What can you take from it?
- Build skills to overcome fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What skill would reduce your current fear?
Another view
Assumes everyone has resources to learn.
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