Episode 204-Feel the Fear, Do It Anyway-Comfort Zones Don't Build Confidence

Keywords

fear, courage, personal growth, whitewater rafting, comfort zone, self-trust, excitement, overcoming fear, life lessons, adventure

Summary

In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Shaye and Jayla discuss the relationship between fear and courage, sharing personal experiences and insights on how to embrace fear as a signal for growth. They recount a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure that challenged their comfort zones and led to valuable life lessons about self-trust and the importance of taking action despite fear. The conversation emphasizes that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to act in spite of it, encouraging listeners to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.

Takeaways

Courage isn't about zero fear; it's about taking action.

Fear is a signal that you're stepping out of your comfort zone.

Excitement and fear come from the same emotional realm.

Trusting yourself is key to overcoming fear.

You can have fear and still take the leap.

Challenging yourself is important as you get older.

Focus on the part that you actually tried, not just the outcome.

Go with the flow of life, just like in rafting.

Use mantras to combat self-doubt and build confidence.

Embrace new experiences to create confidence in yourself.

Titles

Embracing Fear: The Path to Courage

Lessons from the Rapids: Trusting Yourself

Sound bites

"Courage isn't about zero fear."

"Go with the flow of life."

"Courage isn't the absence of fear."

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Fear and Courage

11:39 Lessons from Whitewater Rafting