Fear Makes You Stupid

“Fear makes you stupid.” This line from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun hit me harder than I expected. Fear clouds our judgment, limits our imagination, and tricks us into believing we can’t handle what’s in front of us. When fear takes the wheel, we stop thinking clearly, and worse, we stop moving forward.

I’ve realized that many times it wasn’t a lack of skill or opportunity that held me back—it was fear. Fear disguised itself as hesitation, overthinking, or even procrastination. The truth is, the only way to gain the stamina and confidence to do something new is to actually do it. Action beats fear every time.

So the next time fear shows up, don’t let it make you “stupid.” Acknowledge it, then step forward anyway. Fear loses its power the moment you act in spite of it. You don’t have to be fearless—you just have to be brave enough to try.

About the author, Carm Capriotto, AAP

Carm is the founder and host of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast and the pioneer of automotive aftermarket podcasts. Carm calls on his years of experience in the aftermarket to bring engaging stories from his guests.

Listen to raw, unfiltered, honest, and sincere stories that include insights, trends, best practices, and expertise. Each interview brings an opportunity to learn one new thing through the stories of personal achievement. Many podcast guests tell their story of transformation from working in their business to working on it.

As host of over 1,000 episodes, Carm uses his enthusiasm and passion for the aftermarket especially the service sector to take his listeners on a journey showcasing successful service professionals’ paths to Remarkable Results. He also enjoys interviews with aftermarket industry thought leaders who bring their industry perspectives to his listener.

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