Few things hold us back in life as often as fear. We talk ourselves out of the new job, the bold idea, the difficult conversation, all because of that nervous voice whispering, what if it goes wrong. This short, sharp quote, long linked to the Mongol leader Genghis Khan, offers a clear way to deal with that voice. Make a decision. If something frightens you too much, walk away from it without shame. But the moment you choose to go ahead, let the fear go and throw yourself in completely. No hesitating halfway. It is blunt advice from one of history's most famous figures, and it still rings true today.
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