It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, - 'Always do what you are afraid to do.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote advises facing fears directly as a way to grow and gain courage.
- In plain terms
- Do the things that scare you to become stronger.
- What can you take from it?
- Face your fears to grow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you afraid of?
- Why do you avoid it?
Another view
Not all fears are worth facing, as some are rational warnings.
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