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Jan 2025
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3469: Fear is Your Mind at its Dumbest b...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3469:

Fear is a survival mechanism, but as David Cain explains, it often misfires in modern life, clouding our judgment and leading to unnecessary avoidance. Discover how to recognize fear's role, challenge its assumptions, and reclaim your capacity for clear decision-making.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2014/06/fear-is-your-mind-at-its-dumbest/

Quotes to ponder:

“Fear is your mind at its dumbest; it exaggerates dangers, distorts facts, and convinces you that retreat is the only safe option.”

“Most of what we fear in life isn’t lethal, it’s discomfort, embarrassment, or temporary failure.”

“Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to disregard its bad advice.”

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