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Glenn could see I was bricking it and turned round to me…

“Glenn could see I was bricking it and turned round to me as I sat there, gripping the armrests. "You all right?" he said. "I hate flying, Boss. I'm shitting myself." "Don't worry, Merse. It's going to be OK. We *won't* crash." I thought, "Thank God for that. Glenn's said we're going to be safe…” quote by Paul Merson
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““Glenn could see I was bricking it and turned round to me as I sat there, gripping the armrests. "You all right?" he said. "I hate flying, Boss. I'm shitting myself." "Don't worry, Merse. It's going to be OK. We *won't* crash." I thought, "Thank God for that. Glenn's said we're going to be safe. Nothing's going to fuck with us now.””

Paul Merson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A teammate reassures a nervous pilot, emphasizing trust and calm during a flight.

In simple terms: Trust and calm help overcome fear.

Key Takeaway

Trust and calm help overcome fear.

Themes

fear trust teamwork

Mood

reassuring supportive

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • air travel
  • pilot training
  • high‑stress jobs
  • emergency drills

Key Concepts

anxiety confidence risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help you stay calm under pressure?
  • How can teammates provide effective reassurance?
A Different Perspective

The reassurance may not address underlying phobia.

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