Michelle ObamaYou can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.
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Fear has a paralyzing effect. An actor can't be afraid of failure or rejection. A writer can't be afraid of the odds against his or her work being accepted. A musician can't be afraid of not being able to make a living with his or her art.
But fear often has a way of becoming the most powerful motivator, especially when you are in some sort of danger or are facing some unknown challenge. The unknown is scary, but it's also exciting. It makes us want to learn more about what we don't know and to do so in a way that helps us become better people and better at what we do.
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