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Duane Chapman

You can't be afraid to put out a fire if you're a fireman. You can't be afraid to be a police officer and carry a gun if you're afraid to get up and go out there. So you've got to put that fear to the side and go out in faith to overcome that.

Duane Chapman

Fear

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Duane Chapman is saying that certain jobs, like firefighting or policing, require facing dangerous situations without letting fear stop you. He emphasizes that overcoming fear means choosing to act bravely despite feeling afraid, trusting that you can handle the challenge.

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