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Ep.550 The Samurai Mindset That Makes Fear Lose Its Leverage
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- Good Morning, Money!
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- Sep 10, 2026
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- 69
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Summary
Fear becomes most powerful when you are desperately trying to avoid the worst possible outcome. Samurai philosophy, especially as expressed in the Hagakure, emphasized contemplating death in advance so hesitation would not control action when the moment arrived. In today’s episode, we bring that principle into business: founders often freeze because they are terrified of bankruptcy, rejection, public failure, or losing what they have built. But once you clearly define the worst-case scenario ...