"As [[Gavin de Becker]] writes in [[The Gift of Fear]], “**When you worry, ask yourself, ‘What am I choosing to not see right now?’ What important things are you missing because you chose worry over introspection, alertness or wisdom?”** Another way of putting it: Does getting upset provide you with more options? Sometimes it does. But in this instance? No, I suppose not. Well, then." ([Location 472](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=472)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[mindfulness]]l, [[fear]], [[anxiety]], [[stoicism]], [[leadership]], [[problem-solving]], [[adversity]], [[resilience]], [[perceived-threats]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]] **See Also** -- - [[202308180908 — AtN — Sparks of anxiety can be merely a signpost]], - [[202308180913 — AtN — You have the ability to reframe scenarios to protect your mental health]]