Someone who allows the fear of a challenge to halt their preparation for that challenge is someone who will not grow stronger. Instead of preparing and becoming strong in mind, body, and emotion, the fearful concentrate on the adverse outcomes of the situation. They can not, or will not, overcome their fear and become victims of their challenges and attitudes.
In self-defense, our instructors teach us that in addition to skill, we need to have courage and commitment when confronted with a scary situation. You cannot just prepare your skills; you must also develop your commitment and courage. You will become stronger because of your total preparation regardless of the outcome.
Avoiding the issue is just another phrase for hoping the challenge will disappear. Focus on your preparation of skills, courage, and commitment. These are the tools that will help you when times get tough.
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