About this quote

Fear damages more than your pride; it changes how you act and which doors you even try. Letting worry control you shrinks options and makes safe choices feel like the only ones. You don't need to eliminate fear to move forward, but you do need to notice when it is deciding for you. Pick one small step you can take now and force your feet to move.

When to use it

• Before a job interview: 'I'm nervous, but fear cuts deeper than swords. I'll answer one question at a time.'
• Right before a penalty kick in a weekend match: 'Fear cuts deeper than swords. Run at the ball and trust your kick.'
• Sitting down to sort finances with an older parent: 'I'm worried about this talk, but fear cuts deeper than swords. Let's open the papers and sort it out.'
• While preparing for an oral exam: 'I keep imagining blanking out, but fear cuts deeper than swords. I'll practice my first two answers now.'