Dread Quote by Susan Jeffers
“people who refuse to take risks live with a feeling of dread that is far more severe than what they would feel if they took the risks necessary to make them less helpless - only they don't know it!”
About This Quote
Source Book: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffers, 1987
Avoiding risk creates deeper dread than taking risks, though people often don’t realize this.
In simple terms: Fear of risk causes more anxiety than the risk itself.
Key Takeaway
Embrace calculated risks to reduce helplessness.
Themes
psychology
fear
risk
growth
decision making
self‑efficacy
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career change
- starting a business
- public speaking
- relationship decisions
Key Concepts
comfort zone
anxiety
empowerment
choice
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What small risk could you take today?
- How does fear influence your choices?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to failure if not managed.
