Fear of man refers to elevating other people's opinions of oneself above what a higher power thinks. It stems from a lack of understanding of one's authentic self and strong roots in who they are. Fear of man causes people to act differently than normal, such as becoming intimidated by powerful figures like the President, in order to make a good impression. Overcoming fear of man involves living truthfully, kindly, and fearlessly, and realizing that the fear is based on lies and distortions rather than reality.