Timothy H. Yoo. Ms. Richard. English 10H-B8. 27 March 2017.

Timothy H. Yoo Ms. Richard English 10H-B8 27 March 2017 Is Fear Our Worst Enemy? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. However in this case, Fear is the avoidance or put off of something because one is afraid. Considering modern day society’s oppression, fear is in fact our worst enemy, which is evident through our focuses on success rather than failure and by the inspirational experiences of failure. In order for they’re to be success in ones’ life, there must be backbreaking failures and barriers to overcome. Through the Merrimack College Commencement speech by Professor Charlie Day, â€Å"You cannot succeed without the risk of failure, you cannot have†¦show more content†¦Dweck defines her understanding of a growth mindset as, â€Å"The growth mindset says all of these things can be developed. All – you, your partner, and the relationship – are capable of growth and change† (Maria Popova, BrainThinkings). Therefore, the weaker mindset would be known as fixed mindset, â€Å"In a fixed mindset, the ideal is stant, perfect, and perpetual compatability. Like it was meant to be. Like riding off into the sunset. Like they liked happily ever after† (Maria Popova, BrainThinkings). Fear has been the barrier for goals and dreams leading to great possible success. Especially in athletics, many athletes experience failure and obstacles throughout their athletic career. Therefore, there are very few athletes that do not attempt or avoid the athletic fears. Whereas a student attempts to achieve the top of their academic rank, athletes will strive to be the best in the sport as well. Whether one is an athlete or student, one cannot succeed with just a strong â€Å"fixed† mindset of success. They must have more of a â€Å"growth† mindset to achieve. One must constantly seek challenge and difficulty in every step of their life. Avoidance is not the way to achieve success; in fact, you cannot achieve anything with avoidance. World-known NBA legend, Michael Jordan shares a very motivational statement through an interview, â€Å"I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve almost