“FEARS Exist in the PAST or FUTURE — Right Now, We Are Most RESOURCEFUL” Live in Present
The Psychology, Strategy, and Spiritual Science of Living Fearless in the Present
Introduction: The Illusion That Paralyzes Human Potential
Fear is one of the most misunderstood forces in human existence. It has been glorified, demonized, avoided, and even worshipped—but rarely understood strategically.
The statement:
“FEARS exist in the PAST or FUTURE. Right now, we are most RESOURCEFUL.”
is not motivational poetry.
It is a psychological truth, a strategic law, and a spiritual axiom governing peak human performance.
Every leader, entrepreneur, professional, and seeker who has failed to rise to their fullest potential has not been defeated by lack of intelligence, resources, or opportunity—but by mismanaged fear.
This blog explores fear not as an enemy to fight, but as a signal to decode, energy to redirect, and vehicle for exponential growth.
Part 1: The True Meaning of Fear — A Psychological Perspective
What Fear Really Is (and What It Is Not)
From a psychological standpoint, fear is not reality.
Fear is a mental simulation created by the brain to predict potential threats.
Neuroscience defines fear as:
An anticipatory emotional response to a perceived threat—real or imagined.
Key insight:
- Fear is always imagined
- Danger may be real
- Fear is a story about danger
This distinction changes everything.
The Brain’s Fear Loop
Fear is generated by the amygdala, which:
- Stores emotional memories (mostly negative)
- Predicts future pain using past data
- Operates faster than logic
The brain asks:
- “What if this happens again?”
- “What if I fail?”
- “What if I lose?”
Thus:
- Past trauma → Future anxiety
- Memory + Imagination = Fear
👉 Fear cannot exist in the present moment, because the present has not yet produced an outcome to fear.
Part 2: Why Fear Exists Only in the Past or Future
Let us decode the statement structurally:
1. Fear of the Past
- Regret
- Guilt
- Shame
- Embarrassment
- Emotional scars
These are memory-based fears.
The mind replays:
- “I failed before”
- “I was rejected”
- “I was humiliated”
But memory is not reality—it is edited data influenced by emotion.
2. Fear of the Future
- Fear of failure
- Fear of loss
- Fear of uncertainty
- Fear of judgment
These are imagination-based fears.
The mind simulates:
- Worst-case scenarios
- Hypothetical catastrophes
- Outcomes that have not occurred
Strategic Truth
Fear is never about “now.”
Fear is always about “then” or “what if.”
Part 3: Why Right Now We Are Most Resourceful
The Present Moment Is the Only Power Zone
In the present moment, you have:
- Awareness
- Choice
- Energy
- Intelligence
- Skill
- Breath
- Action
You may lack certainty, but you never lack resourcefulness.
Big Four consulting firms train leaders on one core principle:
“You cannot control outcomes, but you can always control actions.”
And action only exists now.
Why Fear Disappears in Action
Fear thrives in:
- Inaction
- Overthinking
- Delay
- Procrastination
Fear dissolves in:
- Execution
- Engagement
- Movement
- Commitment
Ancient wisdom echoes this.
Bhagavad Gita (2.47):
“You have a right to action, not to the fruits thereof.”
When focus shifts from outcome to action, fear loses relevance.
Part 4: Fear of Failure — The Most Powerful Growth Catalyst
Why Fear of Failure Is Misunderstood
Fear of failure is not a weakness.
It is untrained ambition.
Psychologically, fear of failure arises when:
- Identity is attached to outcomes
- Self-worth depends on success
- Ego seeks validation
Strategically, failure is not an end—it is data.
Big Four Lens: Failure as Feedback
In consulting:
- Hypotheses fail
- Models break
- Strategies pivot
Failure is treated as:
- Learning loop
- Market signal
- Iteration input
Leaders fail forward, amateurs fail emotionally.
Reframe Fear of Failure as:
- Fear of learning too fast
- Fear of becoming better
- Fear of transformation
Once reframed, fear becomes fuel.
Part 5: The Strategic Connection — Positivity, Mindset, Attitude & Habits
Fear cannot be eliminated by motivation.
It must be reprogrammed systemically.
1. Mindset — The Operating System
Mindset answers:
- “What does this situation mean?”
A fearful mindset asks:
- “What if I fail?”
A strategic mindset asks:
- “What can I learn?”
- “What is controllable now?”
👉 Mindset is about interpretation, not events.
2. Attitude — The Emotional Posture
Attitude answers:
- “How do I show up?”
Fear-based attitude:
- Defensive
- Avoidant
- Hesitant
Courage-based attitude:
- Curious
- Responsible
- Proactive
Attitude converts mindset into behavioral energy.
3. Habits — The Automation of Courage
Habits answer:
- “What do I do daily without thinking?”
Fear thrives in inconsistency.
Courage thrives in rituals.
High performers build:
- Daily execution habits
- Reflection habits
- Physical discipline
- Mental conditioning
👉 Habits remove the need for motivation.
Part 6: Living in the Present — The Ultimate Fear Antidote
Why Presence Is Power
When you are fully present:
- Mind is not time-traveling
- Energy is not leaking
- Awareness is heightened
Presence is not spiritual escapism.
It is strategic clarity.
Practical Ways to Anchor in Today
1. The “Next Action” Rule
Ask:
- “What is the next smallest action I can take now?”
Fear cannot survive micro-action.
2. Time-Boxed Execution
- Work in 60–90 minute deep-focus blocks
- No outcome obsession
- Only execution integrity
3. Physical Grounding
- Breath control
- Posture
- Movement
The body anchors the mind to now.
Part 7: Ancient Wisdom on Fearlessness
Krishna’s Strategic Psychology
Fear arises from attachment.
Freedom arises from detachment + duty.
Gita (18.66):
“Surrender all fear-born duties and act with trust.”
This is not passivity.
This is fearless responsibility.
Chanakya’s View
“Fearlessness is not absence of danger, but mastery over reaction.”
Ancient leaders trained response, not emotion suppression.
Part 8: The Fearless Peak Performance Identity
A fearless individual is not fearless because:
- Life is safe
- Outcomes are guaranteed
They are fearless because:
- They trust their resourcefulness
- They are anchored in today
- They execute despite uncertainty
Fearless People Live by Three Laws
- Clarity over comfort
- Action over anxiety
- Growth over approval
Conclusion: Fear Is Not Your Enemy — Time Mismanagement Is
Fear exists only when:
- You live in the past
- You borrow problems from the future
- You abandon the present
The present moment is not weak.
It is your strongest strategic advantage.
When you live today fully:
- Fear loses its grip
- Confidence becomes natural
- Courage becomes habitual
- Peak performance becomes inevitable
Do not ask, “How do I remove fear?”
Ask instead, “How do I live fully now?”
Because right now—
You are most alive, most capable, most resourceful.
Anupam Sharma
Psychotech Strategist
Coach I Mentor I Trainer
Councelor I Consultant