Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it.

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do."

"Have no fear of perfection--you'll never reach it."

"He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life."

"Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood."

"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do."

"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."

"We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets."

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."

Tuesday, October 14, is Face Your Fears day. To take a big risk, you need a helping hand. Get a coach, talk with a friend or mentor, and arm yourself with these inspirational thoughts. Of course, many people rank "fear of public speaking" or glossophobia, as their number one dread.

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