Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill Why Would I Be Scared?
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Sep 29, 2025 Dive into the nature of fear and its learned habits, questioning why we feel scared in the first place. Discover the stark difference between real danger and our conditioned fears. Michael shares a personal golf story that highlights arbitrary anxieties. Learn how to observe fear rather than be controlled by it, transforming it into a settling signal that invites deeper insights. Finally, explore how reframing fear can empower you, encouraging curiosity and growth rather than shrinkage.
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Shark Diver Prompt
- Michael Neill shares a story about a shark diver who, when asked if she was scared, replied, "Why would I be scared?".
- The exchange prompted Neill to question his own assumptions about fear and what we take for granted.
Fear Of Jell-O Example
- Neill recounts working with someone who was terrified of Jell-O because of its wobble.
- He uses this to show how personal and sometimes arbitrary fears can be.
Fear As Learned Habit
- Many fears are learned habits rather than responses to real danger.
- Neill emphasizes that much of what scares us was taught or adopted, not inherently threatening.