Chris HillWithout risk I have no fear, without any fear - what's the point, because I have no opportunity for success.( Gavin Kaysen)
About This Quote
The quote above comes from an autobiography of the writer, Gavin Kaysen. The author is known for his work in the field of mental illness and he has written quite a few books on this topic. Kaysen believes that when one is in a state of fear, it is the fear that drives the survival mechanism of the person. So, when one feels fearless, they are not reacting to fear but are actually driven by positive emotions.
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