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Dan Gable

Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose.

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Dan Gable is saying that from the very start of his wrestling career, he didn’t worry about losing to his opponents. He believes that this lack of fear is what prevents many people from performing well and ultimately causes their defeat.

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