Robert Ludlum argues in this inspiring saying that in order to overcome fear, you must have hope or trust in yourself. When fear takes over our life, it may cause negativity, sadness, or discontent, which can ruin our health, relationships, and careers. And the only thing stronger than fear in combating it is hope. Even though fears come from something real, they are not permanent. No matter how small, even a little bit of hope can make a big difference. Fear is an instinctive reaction to danger; it keeps us alive. But sometimes we need to face our fears in order to move forward with our lives. For example, if you want to go hiking in a new area, you need to first learn how to control your fear of falling. If you don't, you might decide not to go out because you're too afraid to get hurt. However, once you do go out, you'll feel more confident in other areas of your life as well. As long as you have hope, you can never be completely defeated by fear. Fear comes from something real, but it can be beaten with something greater: hope.