Listen "Why Everything Is Scary Until You Do It"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I dive into the transformative power of facing your fears and how embracing what scares you can lead to incredible personal growth. We explore why the things that terrify us might just be the experiences that change us the most, helping you move from a place of fear to a position of strength and opportunity.We cover:- Understanding FEAR- How false evidence appearing real can hold you back and how to recognize it.- Taking Calculated Risks- The importance of not burning the boats and instead, gradually exposing yourself to fear.- Building Confidence- Using exposure therapy to build confidence and competence over time.- Facing Common Fears- Tackling the fear of failure and the fear of not being enough, and how overcoming these can unlock new opportunities.- Leading with Courage- How to support others in facing their fears and leading them toward growth.These strategies can help you transform fear into a catalyst for growth, allowing you to lead your life on purpose. Implement them to start conquering your fears and unlocking new possibilities in your personal and professional life.Please share this episode with someone who might be held back by fear and could benefit from these insights.This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find them at nzmortgages.co.nz.There are a few spots left at The High Performance Leadership Event in October : https://www.jjlaughlin.com/VIPOn my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, you can join the 1000’s of people who receive weekly updates from me in my weekly newsletter here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/site/contact I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show
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