"Il vaut mieux être dans l'arène et se faire piétiner par le taureau que d'être dans les gradins ou sur le parking."
— Steven Pressfield
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It's more valuable to be actively involved in life, even if things go wrong, than to just watch from the sidelines. Imagine you want to learn how to ride a bike, but you’re scared of falling off. You could watch others ride all day, but you'll never learn that way. If you get on the bike and try, you might fall and get hurt, but you'll also learn and get better. Being in the "arena" means you're taking action and making an effort, even if it’s tough. On the other hand, people who just watch, like those in the stands or staying far away, miss the chance to improve and experience real growth. So, the best way to live fully is to try things, fail sometimes, and keep going, rather than avoiding challenges because of fear.
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