Facing your Fear Quotes

Collection of facing your Fear Quotes.  Once you are able to to face your fears, obstacles will start melting away.  What are your favorite fear quotes?

• “Action cures fear, inaction creates terror.”  ~Douglas Horton
• “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” ~Jack Canfield
• “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” ~Babe Ruth
• “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
  ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
• “Courage is the power of the mind to overcome fear.” ~Martin Luther King
• “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.”  ~Henry Ford
• “Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”  ~Nelson Mandela
• “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” ~Helen Keller
• “How we tackle our fears will determine what is achieved in life.” ~Dave Waters
• “Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.” ~Rudyard Kipling
• “Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.” ~Mark Twain
• “Fear can immobilize you or motivate you.  What do you choose?” ~Dave Waters
• “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it… that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.”  ~Dale Carnegie
• “Fear is the thief of dreams.” ~Brian Krans
• “Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.” ~W. Clement Stone
• “To achieve your dreams, you must understand what you fear and overcome it.” ~Dave Waters
• “Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.” ~Orison Swett Margen
• “You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn’t exist anywhere except in the mind.” ~Dale Carnegie
• “Being brave isn’t the absence of fear. Being brave is having that fear but finding a way through it.”  ~Bear Grylls
• “Fear doesn’t exist anywhere except in the mind.” ~Dale Carnegie
• “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.” ~Mark Twain
• “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ~Wayne Gretzky
• “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.” ~Japanese Proverb
• “He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”  ~Aristotle
• “Fear has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.” ~Zig Ziglar
• “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” ~Oprah Winfrey
• “Do the thing we fear, and death of fear is certain.”  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
• “Don’t fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.” ~Louis E. Boone
• “Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” ~Anonymous
• “Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.” ~Napoleon Hill
• “Fear is the killer of achieving goals.” ~Dave Waters
• “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” ~Rosa Parks

Importance of Facing Fears

Facing your fears is crucial for personal growth and well-being. Here are some of the key reasons why confronting your fears is important:

1. Overcoming Limitations: Fears can hold you back and limit your potential. By confronting your fears, you push your boundaries and discover that you are capable of more than you thought.
2. Increased Self-Confidence: Each time you face and conquer a fear, your self-confidence grows. You realize that you have the strength to tackle challenges and uncertainties.
3. Resilience Building: Confronting your fears can toughen you mentally and emotionally. It helps you become more resilient and better equipped to deal with adversity.
4. Personal Growth: Facing your fears often involves stepping out of your comfort zone. This is where personal growth occurs. You learn, adapt, and evolve as a person.
5. Improved Problem-Solving Skills: When you confront your fears, you learn to analyze problems, find solutions, and adapt to unexpected situations. This enhances your problem-solving skills.
6. Greater Self-Awareness: Confronting fears often involves introspection and self-discovery. You gain a deeper understanding of your fears, motivations, and inner strengths.
7. Empowerment: Overcoming fears empowers you. It shifts the balance of power from your fears to your abilities, making you feel more in control of your life.
8. Regaining Control: Many fears are associated with a loss of control. Facing them allows you to regain a sense of control over your life and circumstances.
9. Expanded Comfort Zone: As you confront and conquer fears, your comfort zone expands. What was once intimidating becomes familiar, making you more adaptable to change.
10. Reduced Anxiety: Avoiding fears can lead to increased anxiety and stress. Facing your fears can help reduce these negative emotions and improve your mental well-being.
11. Better Relationships: Confronting your fears can improve your interpersonal relationships. It helps you communicate more openly, resolve conflicts, and connect with others on a deeper level.
12. Achieving Goals: Fear often stands between you and your goals. By facing your fears, you remove obstacles on your path to achieving what you desire.
13. Inspiring Others: When you confront your fears and achieve your goals, you become an inspiration to others. Your actions can motivate and empower those around you.
14. Adaptation to Change: In a constantly changing world, facing fears and adapting to new situations is essential. It prepares you for the uncertainties of life.
15. Sense of Accomplishment: Conquering a fear provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It’s a reminder of what you can achieve.
16. A Fulfilling Life: A life without facing fears can be stagnant and unfulfilling. Confronting fears allows you to experience a more vibrant and exciting life.