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Fear(less)

I was listening to the Tim Ferriss podcast on Fear today - which lines up nicely with my resolution to be fear(less) in 2018. When I say fearless, I actually just mean living more comfortably in the space of feeling fear, and not actually eliminating fear from my life. Avoiding fear does not serve me, so I must find a way through it, not away from it. So, what are the most common fears all humans struggle with? I think they can be separated into 3 simple categories:
Fear of Failure - not getting what we want
Fear of Rejection - not being good enough
Fear of Uncertainty - not having control
So, how do the world's most successful, brilliant, serene minds handle these fears?
(I have taken liberties and paraphrased their messages.)
Failure 
I haven't failed, I just haven't won this time around. - Richard Branson
Rejection
Every "no" is a redirection to something better, a new opportunity you're not aware of. -Maria Sharapova
Uncertainty
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Taking a chance into the unknown is more fun than staying on your couch and watching others live their lives. - Richard Branson
I am ok feeling uncomfortable because it means I am learning and growing. - Maria Sharapova

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