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Trying to motivate yourself with fear is like screaming at a child, “Do something, dammit!” You’ll either freeze up or act in counterproducti ve ways. Fear widens the knowing-doing gap. Don’t use it.

Martha Beck

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Martha Beck
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 29
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