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When Fear Is a Competitive Advantage — 4 Steps to Make It Work for You

By First Round Review

Entrepreneurs are psychologically unique. In a world where up to 90% of startups fail, the most enduring visionaries will push through, energized by the idea of experiencing freedom and success alongside the 10% who beat the odds. They’re resilient. They’re adaptable. They’re extreme risk-takers. The most successful entrepreneurs tend to run toward uncertainty and threat instead of running away. Why?

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10 Productivity Hacks for Creative People

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The Shadow of Perfectionism Doesn’t Need to Diminish You or Your Art

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Naomi Osaka Shouldn’t Feel Pressured to Rush Return to Tennis

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Naomi Osaka: ‘It’s O.K. Not to Be O.K.’

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Male Depression and Anxiety in Athletes

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Why It Matters that More Athletes Are Talking about Their Mental Health

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