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Dale Carnegie

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

Dale Carnegie

Courage

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When you avoid taking steps, you start to feel uncertain and scared. Facing your fears by actively doing something helps you build self-assurance and bravery.

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