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Ego And Fear

Feb 4, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Metro Quest For Wisdom

  • The host chased wisdom on the Montreal metro hoping an old man would tell him how to kill his ego.
  • The man stayed on the train, but another suited elder later provided the key moment that launched the episode's lesson.
ANECDOTE

Grocery Store Spark

  • The host met a fearless singer in a grocery store who practised talking to strangers to improve performance.
  • That encounter sparked his experiment with dares and drive-bys to practice bravery and soften fear.
INSIGHT

Overthinking Is Fear In Disguise

  • Fear often shows up as overthinking and elaborate obstacles that stop you from starting.
  • Creatives inflate projects and rituals to avoid action; this is fear masquerading as process.
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