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Fear is a normal human emotion. it is not in itself a killer. we can learn to be aware when fear grips us, and can train to operate through and in spite of our fear. if, on the other hand, we don't understand that fear is normal and has to be controlled and overcome, it will paralyze us and stop us in our tracks. we will no longer think clearly or analyze rationally. we prepare for it and control it; we never let it control us. it if does, we cannot lead.
-Colin Powell
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Fear Is A Normal Human Emotion. It

Colin Powell
Fear is a normal human emotion. it is not in itself a killer. we can learn to be aware when fear grips us, and can train to operate through and in spite of our fear. if, on the other hand, we don't understand that fear is normal and has to be controlled and overcome, it will paralyze us and stop us in our tracks. we will no longer think clearly or analyze rationally. we prepare for it and control it; we never let it control us. it if does, we cannot lead.
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