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How to Overcome Fear — Lessons from Firefighter and Luger, Caroline Paul (

) Listen to my interview with Caroline Paul here:

How to Overcome Fear - Lessons from Firefighter and Luger, Caroline Paul (#151) - The Blog of...

Caroline Paul (@carowriter) is a blast and can also probably kick my ass… seriously. Caroline is the author of four published books. Her latest is the New York Times best seller The Gutsy Girl:...

12:21 PM · Sep 24, 2021

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Fear is an illusion

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I've been waiting to hear about another firefighter and luger. I feel less alone now.

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Step one, be born a badass with tough genes. Step two have plenty of support. Then go out and pretend anyone can do it, that just a few words, can make one fierce and brave. Sell the idea, not the reality.