There is more fear now than there used to be, but I don't think it's because times are tougher. Goodness, look at the conditions people survived through history. If I had to venture a guess at the reason, it might be because leadership is becoming democratized and more "average bears" can now be leaders. Leaders used to be groomed or self-made heroes, now leadership is accessible to EVERYONE. We used to let our leaders manage our fears for us, and with dispersed power and influence comes dispersed fear - and opportunities to overcome it.

I haven't thought about it this way before. Interested in people's thoughts. Thanks for the good conversation!