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Fear and Growth

It is remarkable how often we stifle opportunities because of fear. We do not want to "step out line" for fear of ridicule. Isn't this silly? Yet, it is true.

Two Russian Jews were sentenced to death by the Czar. As they stood before the firing squad waiting their execution they were offered blindfolds. The first Jew bravely turned down the blindfold. The second Jew turned to the first and implored him, “Please, take the blindfold. Don’t make trouble.” ~ Alan M. Dershowitz

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