Summary
Our need
for security defeats us. Fear is the basis of that need. Fear is the
basis of our decision-making and therefore our functioning. Hence, the
title. Our basic fear is so frightening that we mostly keep it buried even
from ourselves. Our emotions dominate our intellect.
This
insight attempts to explain our fear and thus liberate us. However, if it
as easy it would have been accomplished long ago-opening and reducing our
defensiveness is our most difficult endeavor. Paradoxically, our attempted
prejudicial effort at self-protection is stifling and self-defeating.
Author's Bio
W.O. (Bill)
Barlte, Jr. has lived a varied life as a commodity (pork bellies) trader,
landowner (South Padre Island, Texas), oil producer-with minimal success,
thoroughbred owner-with much fun, except financial. He also owned the
Honey Creek Ranch in Comal County, Texas. It was sold to the Nature
Conservancy. They sold it to the Texas Parks and Wildlife. It is now
part of the Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area.
He also
lost a considerable amount of money trading options. Options expire.
Losing helps you focus. This book is a product of openness, focus,
curiosity and our functioning. Bill lives with his wife in Texas.
Table of Contents
Fear:
