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by thushar10 62 days ago
Fear can be a good motivator, at least for my personality type. It’s mostly about the fear of losing my lifestyle if I don’t adapt, or being left behind in a world that moves too fast.

It doesn't have to be a negative thing. Adaptation is evolution. Some people are inherently high agency and driven internally, but others need a specific reason to move. Pragmatic fear happens to be the reason that works for me, whether it’s to take care of my family or just to keep up with my friends.