You know, I’ve heard many experts say that fear isn’t real. That is such a bunch of baloney. Fear is so real! In fact, there are probably things that you’re afraid of doing right now in your life—whether in your relationships or at work. The fact that you’re afraid is robbing you of all the experiences you want to have.
I mean, if you’re afraid to fly, that’s going to limit your ability to travel and see the world or visit friends. If you’re afraid of public speaking, that’s going to limit your ability to express yourself and share your ideas. If you’re afraid of talking to your boss or asking for a raise, that directly impacts how much money you make. What if you dream of starting a business or have already started one, but you’re afraid to talk to people about it? Fear stops us all, and that’s why I’m here to talk to you—it doesn’t have to.
Fear is real, but I am going to share a secret weapon that I have used for years to overcome every single fear that used to stop me.
Now, before we get into this secret weapon, I just want to cover a few facts about fear: what it is, what it isn’t, and some things you may or may not know about it.
First, fear is a physical state in your body that is exactly the same as excitement. Let me say that again: fear and excitement are the exact same physical state. Your heart races, you might sweat a little, feel tightening in your chest, or have a pit in your stomach. You have a surge of cortisol—it’s basically how your body goes into a hyperaware state because it’s ready for action.
Now, what’s the difference between fear and excitement? It’s really simple. The only difference is what your brain is doing while your body is all agitated. If you’re excited, your brain is thinking, “Oh wow, this is going to be so cool to ride this roller coaster!” If you’re afraid, your brain is saying, “Oh no way! There’s no way I’m doing that! This is dangerous!”
Understanding this is critical because we can use the fact that your mind is either working for you (with excitement) or against you (with fear) to our advantage.
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