Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins. Charles Stanley actionbeginconfidence share on social
I was in a band in the '90s called Bikini Kill, and we were so freaked out about documentation then, and there was the whole thing, not just about the male gaze, but that people were going to misrepresent you... a kind fear of the mainstream that a lot of us had. Kathleen Hanna 90sbandbikini share on social
The litmus test for whether I want to take on a role or not is usually fear. If I'm afraid of it, then I want to do it. Brit Marling afraidfearlitmus Change image and share on social
Most of us experience a life full of wonderful moments and difficult moments. But for many of us, even when we are most joyful, there is fear behind our joy. Thich Nhat Hanh difficultexperiencefear Change image and share on social
I think 'Dilbert' will remain popular as long as employees are frustrated and they fear the consequences of complaining too loudly. 'Dilbert' is the designated voice of discontent for the workplace. I never planned it that way. It just happened. Scott Adams complainconsequencedesignate share on social
With the growth of Harvard from a small provincial college into a great University, a unique paranoia has swept the ranks of local officialdom, furrowing brows throughout University Hall. The lurking fear is that somehow, in the operations of the gigantic administrative machine, a student might get lost in the shuffle. J. Anthony Lukas administrativebrowcollege share on social
The scariest thought in the world is that someday I'll wake up and realize I've been sleepwalking through my life: underappreciating the people I love, making the same hurtful mistakes over and over, a slave to neuroses, fear, and the habitual. George Saunders fearhabitualhave share on social
Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the favorite of fortune. Francis Quarles actactionbold Change image and share on social