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“The fears you do not face become your walls. Most people in business, and in their personal lives, design everything so they can avoid doing what makes them feel uncomfortable. Yet any good business person knows we are not only paid to work, but also we are paid to be scared.” quote by Robin S. Sharma
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“The fears you do not face become your walls. Most people in business, and in their personal lives, design everything so they can avoid doing what makes them feel uncomfortable. Yet any good business person knows we are not only paid to work, but also we are paid to be scared.”

Robin S. Sharma

About This Quote

Source Book: The Greatness Guide, 2015

Avoiding discomfort builds internal barriers; confronting fear fuels growth and success.

In simple terms: Avoiding discomfort creates walls; face fear to grow.

Key Takeaway

Confront fears to break personal and professional limits.

Themes

fear growth business personal development comfort zone

Mood

motivational strategic

Type

self‑help business

When to use this quote

  • career coaching
  • leadership training
  • personal challenges
  • risk projects
  • mindset workshops

Key Concepts

psychology of fear risk taking resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What walls have you built by avoiding discomfort?
  • How can you safely confront a specific fear?
A Different Perspective

Fear avoidance can be a coping mechanism.

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