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“I can say, I am terribly frightened and fear is terrible and awful and it makes me uncomfortable, so I won't do that because it makes me uncomfortable. Or I could say get used to being uncomfortable. It is uncomfortable doing something that's risky. But so what? Do you want to stagnate and just be…” quote by Barbra Streisand
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“I can say, I am terribly frightened and fear is terrible and awful and it makes me uncomfortable, so I won't do that because it makes me uncomfortable. Or I could say get used to being uncomfortable. It is uncomfortable doing something that's risky. But so what? Do you want to stagnate and just be comfortable?”

Barbra Streisand

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1994 TV interview, Barbra Streisand

Fear causes discomfort, yet avoiding it leads to stagnation; embracing risk fosters growth.

In simple terms: Fear is uncomfortable, but staying safe stops progress.

Key Takeaway

Choose growth over comfort.

Themes

courage growth discomfort risk stagnation

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational advice

When to use this quote

  • Starting a new career
  • public speaking
  • learning a skill
  • entrepreneurship
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

Psychology of fear risk tolerance personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risk will you accept today?
  • How can you make discomfort productive?
A Different Perspective

Uncomfort may be necessary, but reckless risk can be harmful.

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