Fear is a powerful, perhaps the most powerful, driver of people. It can push a person to perform impressive feats.
Think of what continues to drive a highly successful person. Is it fear? Is it the fear of winding up penniless? Is this why a billionaire continues to work, take risks, and make money?
When in the woods and a person see a bear, fear urges caution and retreat. The person will walk the other way, cautiously and quickly.
The person driven by these fears is harnessing them to a positive end.
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