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Fear is a hard thing to deal with. I feel it quite strongly. If I think something is important enough, I'll make myself do it in spite of fear. But it can really sap the will. I hate fear, I wish I had it less.

Elon Musk

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Elon Musk
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: June 28
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