The Economic Times

Chinese proverb of the day: 'We are not scared of ten thousand, we are scared of the...' - life lessons on self-awareness, overcoming fear, anxiety and why people overthink everything

Chinese proverb of the day: The Chinese saying highlights how humans fear the unlikely 'what if' more than predictable challenges. This instinct, while once a survival tool, now amplifies modern anxieties. The saying Bo pa yi wan, jiu pa wan yi advises considering rare but significant risks. It encourages awareness and smart decision-making, not constant fear.