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February 21, 2025 12 mins

In this episode Wayne Harrel explores the theme of "taking the leap" by addressing procrastination and anxiety. Wayne shares his personal struggles with mental barriers that hindered his progress and how he overcame them by viewing life as a video game, allowing himself to fail and take risks. He emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to pursue dreams. Additionally, Wayne talks about his life in Bangkok, his love for coffee, and plans for future meetups. The episode encourages listeners to take action and embrace failure as part of their journey.

 

Timestamps

Introduction to Episode Ten (00:00:13)   Wayne introduces the episode and discusses his struggles with remembering episode numbers.

The Cost of Inaction (00:01:30)   Wayne reflects on the losses from anxiety and procrastination, emphasizing the importance of taking action.

Personal Procrastination Journey (00:02:58)   He shares his experiences with procrastination and how emergencies pushed him to take action.

Shifting Mindset: Life as a Game (00:04:34)   Wayne explains how treating life like a video game helped him overcome fear of failure.

Overcoming Comfort Zones (00:05:37)   He discusses the mental barriers that kept him in a comfortable but unfulfilling life.

Permission to Fail and Take Risks (00:07:08)   Wayne emphasizes the need to give oneself permission to fail and take calculated risks.

Living in a Simulation (00:08:18)   He explores the idea of life as a simulation and how beliefs shape reality.

Strategies for Change (00:09:32)   Wayne shares strategies for changing perspectives and encourages persistence in pursuing goals.

Life in Bangkok (00:10:30)   He talks about his life in Bangkok, mentioning the city's coffee culture and plans for meetups.

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