Stoic Coffee Break

198 - The Fear of Knowing What You Want

Aug 9, 2021

This podcast discusses the fear of knowing what you want and why it's a good thing. It explores the challenge of understanding our desires and the influence of external factors. The episode emphasizes the importance of embracing fear, taking responsibility, and making lifestyle adjustments to pursue our dreams. It also highlights the transformative power of following our desires and serves as a reminder to continuously pursue our goals.

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Knowing what we truly want can be challenging due to external influences, but listening to our own thoughts and desires is crucial for a fulfilling life.

Embracing change and taking responsibility for our dreams can lead to personal growth and living authentically.

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Knowing What You Want and Overcoming Fear

In this episode, the host explores why it can be challenging to know what we truly want. External influences such as societal norms, cultural biases, and family expectations often shape our desires, leading us away from our genuine passions. The host encourages listeners to slow down, tune out the noise, and listen to their own thoughts and desires. The fear of pursuing what we want is highlighted as an indicator of excitement and thrill. Embracing change and taking responsibility for our dreams are essential steps towards living a fulfilling life.

Introduction

2min

The Challenge of Knowing What We Want

3min

The Fear of Knowing What You Want

4min

Embracing Change and Knowing What You Want

2min

The Fear of Knowing What You Want and Pursuing It

3min

“Everything, a horse, a vine, is created for some duty. For what task, then, were you yourself created? A person’s true delight is to do the things they were made for.”—Marcus AureliusDo you really know what you want? When you think about what you want, does it excite you? Does it scare you? Are you pursuing what you want? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about why it’s scary to know what you want, and why that’s a good thing.

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Stoic Coffee Break

198 - The Fear of Knowing What You Want

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Knowing What You Want and Overcoming Fear

Embracing Changes and Overcoming Resistance

The Journey of Pursuing Your Dreams

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts