Navigating Fear: Embracing the Unknown with Courage and Strategy

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Episode 3398:

Joel from 5AMJoel.com shares how facing fears - like surfing in the dark with imagined "sharks" around can mirror the anxiety of stepping into new situations, from big life changes to intimidating jobs. By confronting fear and pushing forward, we often find support, beauty, and accomplishment in unexpected places. His advice? Embrace discomfort, tackle challenges one small step at a time, and recognize that most “sharks” are just harmless illusions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://5amjoel.com/sharks/ & https://5amjoel.com/how-do-you-eat-an-elephant/

Quotes to ponder:

"The universe is not against you. Most ‘sharks’ are just dolphins and seals."

"Run towards the stuff that scares the shit out of you. Recognize your fear, respect it, then move forward anyway."

"How do you eat an elephant? 1 bite at a time."

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