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“Fear and hatred can be the things that drive you. I don't always think of fear as a bad thing, it gives you fight-or-flight.” quote by Jess Phillips
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“Fear and hatred can be the things that drive you. I don't always think of fear as a bad thing, it gives you fight-or-flight.”

Jess Phillips

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Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, 2020

Views fear as a motivator that can trigger fight‑or‑flight response

In simple terms: Fear can drive action, not just paralyze

Key Takeaway

Channel fear into productive energy

Themes

psychology motivation emotion

Mood

determined cautious

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • career challenges
  • social activism
  • personal setbacks

Key Concepts

fight‑or‑flight personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you harness fear constructively?
  • When does fear become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Fear can also cause anxiety and poor decisions

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