One thing I cannot teach you is how to be fearless. Being fearless is bullshit. It isn’t possible to live without fear, and it shouldn’t be necessary in order for you to live a healthy, successful life. Fear is natural, useful, and it keeps us alive. The reason you don’t drive fast is that you fear getting into an accident or getting a speeding ticket. The reason you wait for traffic to pass before crossing the street is that you fear getting hit by a car. The reason you study before an exam is that you fear failing it. The reason you pay your taxes (hopefully) is that you fear the IRS will
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