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The expression “fear doesn’t shut you down” is an expression of encouragement, not discouragement. The speaker hopes that if the person who is being spoken to fears the activity in which they are engaged, then they should not give up. Instead, they should work harder and be dedicated to succeeding at whatever they are working on.
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