Not feared!

[cmillard]

Okay, I play in a couple of N/L tournaments per week, 8 to 18 people, $10 to $20 buy ins. These games have a pretty regular crowd, so it doesn't take long to figure out that I play really tight, I don't get a lot of action when I am in a hand, but I can pull off a decent bluff every now and then. My question is how can I put "fear" in people...I have the distinct feeling that my bets may be respected, but never "feared". There are some players that no one wants to be in a pot with...and those type players seem to do better in the long run. They either win big or lose big, I am usally the bubble boy or just in the money (3rd or 4th). Is it something that can be learned or practiced...do I need to loosen up? I need some advise to get over this hump.
Thanks.