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Smile at Fear by Chögyam Trungpa — WisdomDeck honest review

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Smile at Fear

by Chögyam Trungpa

Teachings on fearlessness: acknowledging fear, the warrior's smile, confidence from gentleness. Compiled from talks; short and bracing.

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Three things you will actually use

Look at fear directly.
Smile.
Gentleness is strength.

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Read the chapter on the warrior's smile.

Our verdict

Fearlessness, taught.

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