--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Good.I need you to be scared.Very,very…" description: "\"“Good.I need you to be scared.Very,very scared.And then you'll never be scared again.”\" — Simon Holt" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/simon-holt-19328_fear_good-i-need-you-to-be-scared-very-very-s_3022575.jpg" --- # Good.I need you to be scared.Very,very scared.And then… ![“Good.I need you to be scared.Very,very scared.And then you'll never be scared again.” quote by Simon Holt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/simon-holt-19328_fear_good-i-need-you-to-be-scared-very-very-s_3022575.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/simon-holt-19328_fear_good-i-need-you-to-be-scared-very-very-s_3022575.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/simon-holt-19328_fear_good-i-need-you-to-be-scared-very-very-s_3022575.jpg) > ““Good.I need you to be scared.Very,very scared.And then you'll never be scared again.”” [Simon Holt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/simon-holt/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Intense fear can be used as a tool to eliminate future fear. **In simple terms:** Scaring someone can prevent future fear. Key Takeaway Use fear responsibly, not harmfully. Themes fear psychology control trauma growth Mood intense thought‑provoking Type ethical psychological When to use this quote - military training - extreme sports - therapeutic exposure - personal challenges Key Concepts psychology behavioral therapy motivation Questions to Reflect On - Is fear an effective motivator for you? - What are ethical limits of using fear? A Different Perspective Inducing fear may cause lasting trauma. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Fear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fear/) ## Related quotes > [“What? Quinn's one of them? 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