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Danger Must Be Known Before Fear Can Be Felt

October 15, 2012 — 17 Comments

One of the worst feelings we have is false fear.

We build ourselves into a frenzy of fear by claiming there’s a danger here and there. It’s everywhere to some people.

The fear only takes hold when we place a level of danger to an action.

Man rock climbing

Image By Alex Indingo

Some people fear leaving the house. Having children. Growing old. Being abandoned. Skydiving.

I face some of those fears. And I have others. Like public speaking. It terrifies me.

Why?

Because I’ve associated it with something dangerous. Failing. Stumbling over my words. Looking like a fool.  Read more...

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The Danger of Rules

July 6, 2012 — 14 Comments

Imagine coming face to face with a rule that could hurt someone. Maybe even leave someone dead. One that makes you ask “Should I break the rules?” Sometimes the rules are dangerous.

If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere.
– Marilyn Monroe

Lifeguard Shack

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Tomas Lopez faced such a rule earlier this week as a lifeguard in Hallandale, FL.

You’re probably asking what happened. If you want to read the full article, you can view it here.

The Rule Breaker  Read more...

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