Leaning into situations that put us at risk of failing, of making a mistake, of looking foolish.

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So is the fear of looking foolish, or of being left behind.

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Fear of failing, fear of success, fear of rejection, fear of ruffling feathers, fear of looking foolish, or fear that we will be exposed for not being as smart as people think we are.

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The reason is for the betterment of the plan participants and for the company owner or Board of Directors avoid looking foolish in a deposition.

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Now his company's huge losses strengthen the hand of those arguing in favour of the new regulations and leaves Mr Dimon looking slightly foolish, although some say the Volcker rule wouldn't have had any impact in this case.

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