"Subconsciously, **we should be constantly asking ourselves this question: Do I need to freak out about this?** And the answer—like it is for astronauts, for soldiers, for doctors, and for so many other professionals—must be: **No, because I practiced for this situation and I can control myself.** Or, No, because I caught myself and I’m able to realize that that doesn’t add anything constructive." ([Location 498](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=498)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[mindfulness]], [[training]], [[fear]], [[fud]], [[anxiety]], [[perceived-threats]], [[leadership]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]