The thread on Fear issues and whether they were contageous got me thinking. We all know that fear is a commonality of gymnastics and many many gymnasts deal with this daily. Some would say that fear is the body's natural defense mechanism against danger and that it is your body's way of stopping you from doing something dangerous. With that said, what about the gymnasts that are "fearless"? I would say that most of the Elite gymnasts got to be elite because they have no fear. I have also heard about the "thrill-seeking" personalities that love roller-coasters, sky diving, and extreme sports just because of the thrill and the danger that it puts them in. I am wondering--is there a correlation between elite gymnasts and thrill-seeking personalities? Just something to ponder and discuss...