These are excerpts from the author’s book “Deep,” which contains eight of his small books published in the form of Wisdom Literature covering different aspects of life: Facing troublemakers, dealing with pain, personal financial issues, gastronomy, reading, criticizing, inspiring, and feeling always good to go.

Series 2: You Are Always Good to Go.

Week 23: To Go with Fear

• Your fear deserves better than avoidance; face it.

• You cannot know how strong you are unless you face your fears.

• Rather than having physical existence, our fears tend to be exaggerated imaginings and even delusions.

• Slight fear sometimes acts as a catalyst, expediting you to progress faster. Just beware of letting fear grow stronger.

• You cannot be absolutely fearless, but you must face your fears to ensure that you are not afraid of illusions.

• Your fears do not only constitute your boundaries. They can push you behind your abilities.

• We do not fear real danger as much as we are afraid of fear itself.

• Do not trust nonaggression treaties with fear. Make sure that you have defeated it.

• People you are afraid of could be afraid of you. However, remember it is not an intimidation match. Just trust yourself and proceed on your way.

• When you dare to overcome your fears, it not only helps you advance on the road but also opens new horizons to you.

• Fear is contagious and spreads rapidly. If you surrender to it on one road, it will appear to you on other roads.

• It is good to laugh at your old fears. Let that remind you how easily your current fears will pass in time.

• When others speak about their fears, instead of being affected by their stories, try to inspire them to be courageous. That is what you and others need regardless of their intentions and your initial spontaneous reactions.

• A brave heart desperately needs a smart and wise mind.