Bruce Lee, Micky Spillane, “City Slickers” (1991) and the antidote for Fear

Remember that movie? With Billy Crystal trying to learn how to “toughen up” as a cowboy, and Jack Palance as the leathery old cowboy Obi-Wan? There is a priceless scene that is actually so powerful I love remembering it. In it, Curly explains his core life philosophy to Billy Crystal:”

Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? This. [holds up one finger]

Mitch: Your finger?