From time immemorial, people have tried to understand the nature of fear as such and learned to deal with it. A thousand years ago, the international economy did not exist, and war was the only source of enrichment for the state and the individual. In Sparta, boys were taken from their mothers almost from infancy and taught in martial arts and war strategies. Warriors brought up as such from childhood knew how to fight to the end. The manifestation of fear of the enemy in the form of cowardice or desertion was considered an indelible shame and was worse than death.
Instructions
Step 1
Today, wars, although not uncommon, have become more civilized and have a slightly different character. And only professional military men and athletes are capable of not feeling fear of the enemy. Despite this, everyone can cultivate courage and learn how to deal with fear. Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion once remarked: "Courage is a special kind of knowledge: how to fear what should be feared, and how not to be afraid of what should not be feared." To better understand his statement, it is worth understanding the nature of fear, that is, why it was conceived by God or evolution. Fear in the average healthy person manifests itself as a defense mechanism and serves the instinct of self-preservation. We can say that it works in tandem with pain - another natural protector. But nature is wise, and she has provided a way to cultivate fearlessness and tolerance for pain, if necessary and the goal is justified. Machiavelli, statesman and favorite writer of Napoleon the First Bonaparte, wrote in his greatest creation "The Emperor": "That war is just, which is necessary, and that weapon is sacred, for which is the only hope."
Step 2
Don't risk it in vain. Always be smart about your chances of winning and the chances of your opponent. But if you nevertheless decided to join the battle, leave all doubts behind. A moment's confusion can cost you your life. There is another very important nuance here. If you enter a fight, especially on the street, you must be prepared to kill or be killed. Otherwise, the enemy will still feel your fear for your life and you will lose, even if he is physically inferior to you. Not everyone is capable of this. It's one thing to hire a sniper, and another to cut your own throat. Machiavelli said: “You need to know that you can fight the enemy in two ways: first, by laws, and secondly, by force. The first way is inherent in man, the second in the beast; but since the first is often not enough, you have to resort to the second. Remember that abuse of force in the case of self-defense is criminally punishable and punishable by imprisonment.
Step 3
By cultivating impeccable fighting spirit, fear will go away forever, and you may not need to use force. Historians write that Rasputin, the mystical favorite of the royal family, knew how to stop his enemies with one glance. True or fictional is unknown, but if you are physically strong, confident in yourself and ready to go to the end, this will certainly be reflected on your face, as a result of which your opponent may get scared and surrender without a fight.
Step 4
If you plan to fight the enemy in business and not on the street, pay more attention to strategy and tactics. For this purpose, you can be inspired by the work of Robert Green and his masterpiece "48 Laws of Power". If you delve into history, you can find out that strategic management is a relatively new concept, and it is based on the experience of military strategists and famous commanders. Learn to play small battles in order to win the war. Try to cultivate a sense of perceived superiority in your opponent, if necessary. With time and experience gained, fear will go away and you will learn to win.
Step 5
Since ancient times, religion or meditation has helped a person to cope with his fear. Eastern peoples fell into a trance before the battle, our fighters read prayers. Athletes' coaches often act differently - before the fight, they artificially cultivate hatred, anger and aggression towards the opponent in the wrestler. But it is not worth getting carried away with this method for a long time, since as a result you can get a crippled psyche. Experts say that in a combat situation, victory is 10-20% of the technique, the rest is your impeccable fighting spirit and faith in victory. Always assess the situation correctly, especially if your life is at stake. Sometimes the battle can be avoided or done with little blood. Do not neglect this rule.
Step 6
You will never be able to get rid of fear and develop an impeccable fighting spirit without playing sports and working on yourself. Knowledge of combat theory is good, but experience with multiple sparring partners is better. Sign up for any combat section - hand-to-hand combat, boxing, wushu, wrestling - the choice is yours. Before choosing a trainer for training, think about it - do you want to be like him?
