What were strategies that helped the narrator overcome his fear of water?

 What were strategies that helped the narrator overcome his fear of water that one can apply when facing any major fear? Explain any two.

Ans. William O Douglas adopted some strategies to overcome his fear of water and finally came out as a perfect swimmer. First, he did not allow fear to overpower his mind. He did not allow himself to lose his consciousness. Second, he engaged an instructor to teach him the skill of swimming systematically. These two strategies were adopted by William O Douglas.