Bending Fear into Moments of Action

“You need to bend fear into moments of action at every opportunity, because the fearless not only recognize, but also often reward one of their own.” ~ 50 Cents a.k.a. Curtis Jackson

There are two sides of fear:  (1) fear is your enemy; or (2) fear helps protect you from known dangers. There is truth in both statements.  Fear, if not contained, can serve as your enemy. As a father, I had to realize that there is a difference between having your child respect and fear you. Respect is a necessary worldview that a child needs to hold for a trusted parent. Respect is the foundation of all great relationships. Fear, on the other hand, is making a person quiver at the sight, sound, and thought of something or someone. This is helpful when boxing, but not when you are in an intimate relationship with a spouse, children, etc.

Another belief about fear is that it helps protect you from known dangers. You might have heard of the ancient story of mankind and discovering new animals. If you see your caveman neighbor get eaten by a lion last week, you might want to proceed with caution the next time you see one.

Both school of thoughts are necessary for fear, especially when it comes to being successful in life. If you see fear as an enemy, you can use that emotion as fuel to accomplish the goal at hand. But, if fear makes you immovable, then fear has won.

Seeing fear as a self-preservation tool will help you not to get eaten by a lion. But it can also hinder you from taking educated chances in life. In Mark Batterson’s book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, he talks about how one should face their fears.  Batterson talks about the story of Benaiah in 2 Samuel, the twenty-third chapter, the twentieth and twenty-first verses when he chases a lion on a snowy day into a pit and kills it. What is even more interesting is Benaiah’s success after completing this task. He becomes one the greatest military leader in one of the most amazing armies in the history of time:  Bodyguard for the King of Israel, David.

Fear is something that can either hinder you or propel you. It is wise to respect fear as it can save your life from being eaten by a lion. Misunderstanding fear can cause a lot of people to not act when faced with a potential fearful situation. However, inaction due to a potentially fearful situation and moving around it are two different options that all have.

Take Away

If you saw your colleague get eaten by a lion last week, you just do not look the other way and not face the lion at all. You face the lion with fighting tools.

~  Attorney Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D.

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