Why doing scary things is good?

As psychologist Amy Bucher writes, doing something scary can “inspire exceptional outcomes.” Just as there seems to be an optimal level of stress for growth and learning, a certain amount of fear can lead to high performance. Fear signals there's something of consequence on the line, a reason to exert effort.

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2023-10-14 12:51:50

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