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Elon Musk

01/10/17

@ Y Combinator

It's normal to feel fear; you shouldn't let fear stop you from doing something important.

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Elon Musk On Fear

@ Y Combinator

01/10/17

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Elon Musk

09/16/16

@ Y Combinator

When making decisions that others deem crazy, it's important to feel the fear but let the significance of the goal drive you to act anyway.

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Adam Grant

04/27/16

@ TED

Don't count yourself out when you feel fear and doubt; these feelings can be part of the process that leads to success.

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Elon Musk

01/10/17

@ Y Combinator

I feel fear quite strongly, but when something is important enough, I believe in it enough to act despite the fear.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

The fear of not realizing your potential can be more painful than the fear of failure; it's important to pursue your dreams.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

Taking the first step towards overcoming fear is crucial; it opens doors to new experiences and opportunities.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Fear can cloud judgment and lead to poor decision-making; it's important to recognize this and not let it hinder your progress as a founder.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

Facing your fears is essential; avoiding them only prolongs the anxiety and prevents personal growth.

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Jocko Willink

06/03/25

@ Chris Williamson

The fear of a situation often only exists before you engage with it; once you start, that fear dissipates.

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Chris Bumstead

10/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

It's okay to feel stress during adversity, but you need to prevent that stress from making you avoid challenges.