The Role of Fear in Creativity
- Fear often signals the direction of our true calling. If something scares us, it’s likely important to our growth.
- Instead of avoiding fear, we should use it as a guide to push forward.
“The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”
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