My life experiences have helped me to be less fearful. In politics, that has allowed me to take on issues sooner rather than later.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Fear has governed my life, if I think about it.
There are few things more liberating in this life than having your worst fear realized.
I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.
I have had fear in the past, yes. I've learned to fight it. But I still have my moments. I just have to remind myself that fear is all within your mind, and that you're only holding yourself back when you give in to it. Even fear of success can be scary.
I was terrified the first time that I had a big problem in my business. I was obviously terrified when they diagnosed me with cancer in 1994. I was terrified when my son used to drive too fast. But I do believe in the fact that fear is not an option, so I always try to face it and not be afraid.
There's no point living at my age with many ingrained great fears.
I have always loved to use fear, to take it and comprehend it and make it work and consolidate a situation where I was afraid and take it whole and work from there.
I find fear is a great motivator to work hard.
I know what it is like to feel vulnerable and fearful during a difficult time.
I've never been a fearful person. When I was growing up, I wanted to be an actress, a writer, and a musician and I never really processed that those are the three hardest jobs - I just never even processed it.