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November 29, 2023 36 mins

In the pursuit of success, an unexpected ally emerges – the healthy state of panic. While the word "panic" often carries a negative connotation, when approached with a strategic mindset, it can become a potent weapon for achieving dreams.

This unconventional perspective suggests that a controlled sense of fear can serve as a catalyst, propelling individuals toward their goals with unwavering determination. By harnessing the power of a healthy state of panic, individuals can awaken a heightened sense of focus, motivation, and resilience, enabling them to navigate challenges and emerge victorious in their endeavors.

Embracing this concept requires a shift in mindset, viewing fear not as a hindrance but as a dynamic force that, when properly channeled, can drive unprecedented success. The key lies in understanding the fine balance between anxiety and motivation, using fear as a tool rather than succumbing to its paralyzing effects.

In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, we are joined by Farnoosh Torabi, an Iranian-American journalist, one of the country's leading and most trusted personal finance experts, a podcaster, and an author, to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic.

Farnoosh shares why her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, is her favorite book, A Healthy State of Panic regarding money and ways to use fear as a weapon to do good and achieve your dreams. She also talks about why the journey to embracing fear is worthy of our future endeavors and how she navigates fear as an entrepreneur, a mother, and a wife. Tune in to learn more!

 

What You Will Learn:

  • A healthy state of panic when it comes to money
  • Ways to use fear as a weapon for doing good and not harm
  • Why the journey to embracing fear is worth it for our future endeavors
  • The fears that Farnoosh had to embrace in her journey into entrepreneurship
  • How Farnoosh navigates fear as an entrepreneur, a mother, and a wife

 

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