Fear can be an ultimate motivator but it can also paralyze as well. In the book by Robert B. Cialdini, called Yes, 50 scientifically Proven ways to be persuasive, makes two really good points that we apply to our daily life. They are:
Even the small things, conversations and brief encounters can make you thrive, pivot when you need to, change your perspective to something that you never considered or even keep you from being open to another person’s point of view.