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What does it mean?
Facing death boldly can shift momentum against enemies.
In plain terms
Not fearing death helps you fight enemies.
What can you take from it?
Confront fear to gain advantage in conflict.

Where it applies

  • combat
  • public speaking
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • practice fear management
  • use boldness as a tactic
  • maintain morale

Questions to consider

  • How do you face death?
  • Can fearlessness win conflicts?

Another view

It may encourage unnecessary risk-taking.

More from Napoleon Bonaparte

  1. When he who measures the duration of life has pronounced his secret, all the sciences of humanity are but useless essays.

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  2. You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.

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  3. We walk faster when we walk alone.

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