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George S. Patton

There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear.

Fear

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Sometimes, it’s important to pay attention to your fears because they can warn you about real dangers or problems. Other times, fear can hold you back unnecessarily, so you need to push past it and act despite feeling afraid.

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