It's important to scare yourself, to do things you don't think you're capable of doing.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fear should you face today?
Another view
Not all risks are safe or worth taking.
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