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What does it mean?
She advocates for facing fears as a way to grow.
In plain terms
Do scary things to prove you can.
What can you take from it?
Courage grows by taking risks.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • career challenges

Putting it to work

  • encouraging risk
  • pushing limits

Questions to consider

  • What fear should you face today?

Another view

Not all risks are safe or worth taking.

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