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The power of fear cannot be underestimated due to its biological and psychological effects on human performance. Fear is a mechanism that can be utilized for the benefit of an individual if it is utilized effectively. What this essentially means is that fear causes a heightened awareness within an individual as well as biological changes that prepare the individual for what is commonly referred to as fight or flight. The interesting thing about fear is that if it is ...

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