David M. BurnsRemember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.
About This Quote
This quote is of the power of facing your fears and allowing yourself to be human. This quote of confronting fear was said by actor Steve McQueen. He was known for his boldness and bold choices on screen, but he said that he often avoided acting because he was afraid of failing. He knew that if he failed on the screen, people would see him as a failure, but he didn’t want to be defined by his fears. However, on the flip side, McQueen said that when he faced his fears and allowed himself to be human on screen, people saw him as a person who had passion for life and that made him more than just another actor.
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