"Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that's the one that is going to help you grow" -Caroline Myss. Thank you so much! I know I will be coming to this video frequently :)
I have a COLOSSAL fear of the dark, of being alone. I hate it so much. And this video actually helped me an LOT. I got to breathe and realize that if I control this fear, I'd be able to sleep better and grow as a person. Thank you so much for this. You made my whole week!
I got something out of this. I'm looking to walk through a lifelong fear of public dancing. Failed miserably a few nights ago, but am climbing off the canvas to give it another look. Best I like what you said about not approaching it to get rid of fear, but to walk through it. I've heard the quote by Cus D'Amato where he told Mike Tyson that all fighters felt the same fear, but champions learned to walk through it. Very inspirational. By the way, I'm 61 years old.
I have been practising positive affirmations, hypnosis, visualisations etc to try and remove fear for years. This, and knowing that confidence is more experience related than mentally related, is the only technique that has helped me achieve the things I want. Thank you :)
Wow! seeing you explain this brings me such clarity. I've never seen it explained this way before. I've been frozen by fear not knowing what to expect, while embarking on a new journey. You now have given me the courage to take action, & allow myself to receive all the Prosperity , and new opportunities that are waiting for me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I am eternally grateful. I love you for helping me to stop standing in my own way.
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should be yes, but this system survives off fear. i think the parents should take more responsiblity in teaching their children instead of leaving everything to schools that work for a much different agenda.
Simple, yet brilliant. I've been more or less scared of heights all my life. I took these steps and jumped my first tandem skydive and ENJOYED it. Now I'm seriously considering making it a hobby. Thanks!
Brian... Thank You. With a tear in my eye now, I am your one person you got through to today. I personally have fear running all through me... so the fact that I am even writing this post is a measure of your inspiration!!
Brian - Thank you so much for this video! It has truly helped me to see my potential. I'm currently working to overcome panic disorder and anxiety, and pushing past my fears is what is getting me there. Thank you for being a light in the dark!
Andy Haut Thanks for your note, Andy! I used to have a lot of anxiety as well and focusing on consistency on my fundamentals (exercise + nutrition + rest + meditation) has been HUGE. Have you seen this? th-cam.com/video/VDTFpQ5JEMA/w-d-xo.html
***** Thank you for responding to my post! Wow that means a lot to me. My biggest anxiety comes from coping with change - anything that changes my routine or causes me uncertainty. My #1 non-negotiable self-care habit is probably sleep, although I don't spend enough time exercising to know where that falls in my hierarchy. Any pointers on this? Again, thank you for responding!
Andy Haut My pleasure, Andy! Sleep is huge. I'm a big fan of circadian rhythms and being consistent. In terms of exercise, that could be a REALLY big missing piece for you. Science shows exercise to be as effective as Zoloft. (And that *not* exercising is kinda like taking a depressant.)You might dig this: brianjohnson.me/philosophers-notes/spark/ I'm here to help so let me know if you have more questions, etc. You've got this!!!
Great video! THanks. For me I have written this statement about Fear on an index card and placed it on my bathroom mirror so I can read it everyday. "Courage is not the absence of Fear, but more the judgement that something else is more important." This statement helps me to get passed fears that I feel at times and helps me to continue on.
I don't know how I ended up here, some guy talking while recording a scribbled page... but I stuck with it and oh my god Brian you have hit the nail on the spot! Thank you so very much for this, deeply appreciated!
Life changing concept. I was in a crippling state of anxiety earlier today...wish I had watched this first thing this morning. Thanks Brian for sharing this valuable lesson.
Very very very well done. I loved this. I had traumatic events happen to me which in turn left me in the hospital for five months and had to re-learn how to do everything. I deal with flash backs and pain on a daily basis but this video has helped me with taking a different approach to fears. Breath! You have to breath. Think about what you want not what you don't want. Thank you man keep up the videos!
I've been battling fear to the point where it has literally paralyzed me and your video has helped me to understand that I'm not alone and how to work pass my fear barrier. You're awesome Brian. Thank you.
Brian, your body of work has inspired me for many years. I always look forward to your videos, it's good to have you back in full force again. Have you heard of the butterfly effect? Well,, I think your message spreads through your followers in the best possible direction all over the world. Thank you for all that you do!
It's official - you have definitely reached more than one person with this message. Thank you for conquering your fear and becoming such a great teacher!
Yeah. You are right we can be fearless. It's different ways to look at it. Fear is mostly doubts. & this video helps people get over their doubts & keep it pushing. I love your videos man. I discovered you a few days ago. I'm rolling with you
What a beautiful expression you've created here, Brian! So clearly illustrated and well said plus (bonus!) open and honest ... I so love this! It touched my heart today and gave me something to focus on when I'm feeling fear. Grateful!
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Brian, I couldn't agree more with your thesis. It applies to so many things and I've always overcome fear by rationalising the the result of fear. Think "what's the worst that could happen?". If it's doesn't get you arrested or physically hurt you, you can handle it. I've used this in anything from entering rooms where I don't know anyone to making board presentations. And I can tell you addressing my fears has had a whole lot of positive upsides.
Ok now you are a good teacher. I can't even see you but your voice is hugely energized. If there's proof that voice can convey huge amounts then here it is. And a great video too.
I've been on the self help circuit since I was teenager, reading countless blogs and watching videos. And I got jaded. But watching this inspired me. Even if someone doesn't buy into the subject matter, just listening to you speak passionately is really moving. Great video man. Also editing your notes while you instruct is just damnnnn compelling. Gives me that Draw My Life vibe, and it really held my attention throughout.
Thanks, Brian, let me be that "one person" that responds wholeheartedly and say "Thank You"!!! Sometimes you just need to know someone else is feeling it too!! What you have shared has truly empowered me to launch out even further into the deep to see what possibilities life has for me. I just did a career change and I am now working at a software firm and our growth rate is off the chart and I can see so many possibilities in front of me, but it will definitely stretch me, and I am up for the challenge. I've learned to do things afraid, but now I don't have to listen to that voice that says "what is wrong with me, why am I so afraid?" Now I can say, nothing is wrong, it's just a part of the process. Thanks again Brian :)
Thanks for this Brian! Love the way you do your videos on notebook like this. I have so much that I write in notebook for and never thought to do a video like that. Nice! Also the info is super important. I can't tell you how many times I let fear hold me back into my comfort zone.
Focussing on the service you will deliver when you are courageous allows you to reverse your perspective from being about YOU to being about others. Love that. Thanks Brian. Awesome videos. Glad you got through your fear and made them, you're inspiring me to get onto my own videos!
Priceless...simple and clear explanation... thank you so much.... I am constantly fearful of EVERYTHING..it just holds me back again, and again. I am gonna be putting into practice!!
Brian! I LOVE your video's! And I love you! :) I am learning sooooo much. I am taking notes and soaking it up! OPENING MY MIND and mastering my consciousness! Practice makes perfect! I read your book, A Philosopher's Notes 101... LOOOOVEED it! I was blown away when I read the purpose section. Having thought that my purpose was my calling or my "dream job" when in fact I am my purpose ... to be me. And to live my truth. It really just made complete sense! Thank you! Thank you!
This was a great video, for a long time I have struggled with fear, and most of the time surrendering to it. I had to figure out on my own how conquer fear, but it would always return, sometimes more so then before. After seeing your video, I now have a better way of understanding fear and how to conquer it. Thank you
My last fear to conquer is heights, and your video has really helped me in my pursuit of a skydiving license. Thanks for being succinct with your wisdom.
Im telling ya, you are amazing, You are giving me and many others some answers that we are searching for a hard long long long time in our life. Thanks A LOT!
Brian... This changed my day!! This is a great way to see this and I plan on using your explanation to help my wife, son and friends. Thank you! I'm a subscriber now :-)
Brian if you ever think you uploads are Stupid. You have helped me soo much watching this. Thank you so much, Its time for me to prove who i really am.
Very good stuff thank you. I have the opposite problem in that I don't actually feel fear that much in many things. This is a BIG problem for my family who have watched me take the most ridiculous risks, sometimes ending up with me in serious trouble in hospital (and a few of those where my life was saved by medics!). My son has hidden my axe because he doesn't trust me with it since I nearly cut off my finger chopping wood, my daughter has had nightmares because of the stupidly dangerous things I've done (like solo a 1000 foot cliff, or swim down a raging river etc) and my wife has gone for weeks without talking to me because she really ends up picking up the pieces when I fail - which has been often. I have to remind myself each time I want to do something not to do it because its so selfish and dangerous. Its not big or clever to have less fear. Fear is the sign that gets held up to you by your subconsciousness to say "have you really thought this through?" before doing something and it should be respected and balanced. I don't want my wife and kids to grow up without me or looking after me following an awful accident. I do love this video though and I think fear (for most people) does hold them back from even mundane things and it must be breached as described to achieve goals. Final thought from one who has gone way too far sometimes. Going to extremes and crashing out in some self created dreadful situation leaves you mentally less capable. It damages your mind and gives you phobias. I can no longer go surfing in big seas because of being swept away one evening by rip currents in the dark with no one around or knowing where I was. I regret doing that because now the sea scares the crap out of me and I can only surf small breaks. So its not true that"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" I'd say its more like "What doesn't Break us makes us stronger" Please don't judge me, because I genuinely try not to do dangerous things (for the sake of my family and friends). Its a conscious effort to draw back each time.
I saw your video last night anticipating having to make a hard dissension the next day and fear always play a part. I used your 30 sec plan. it made the process some much easier... Thank you Brian for your insight I am reminded of a bible ver in Romans 12:2 "be transform by the renewing of your mind".
You are a legend. In my country we would knight you for your work and contribution. I always know I can turn to your work for guidance and inspiration. Thank you for all that you do.
I actually already feel better after watching this. Just accept all that fear, add a little something and turn it into excitement? That's an excellent technique.
Thank you so much. This video will help me throughout my entire life! It already has helped me out a bunch, and it is all thanks to you. You are the BEST!!!
Skydiving progression with many opinions about fear from many in the sport at the DZ and online - this one makes the most sense to me and put me over the edge ( no pun intended lol ) tomorrow I will use this to make my jump for the 15th time from 14000 feet - the ultimate test of fear. The first fourteen times I had an instructor at my side - tomorrow I'm on my own. Thank you very much.
My best friend of all time and my girlfriend are taking a long healthy break with no contact other than emergencies. Our relationship was stressing us out far past the point of healthiness so she decided to take a healthy break for a few months. We've barely ever gone a few days without talking in the last three years so I have been panicking for the last week since we went our temporary separate ways. I've been terrified she will never come back even to be my friend. I couldn't control my emotions which is the main reason why she needed a break and she told me I did too. I didn't want to but she was right. We're using this time to grow as individuals and mature so we can be close friends again. She even laughed right before the break when I asked her if she would ever come back to me to be my friend again, she told me I was being irrational and that I need to trust her because she cares about me so much. I was weak and pretty pathetic but I'm using videos like this to get strong both for me and my life, and for her. I'll be excited to see her again and make our friendship healthy and close again. Eventually date again Any Advice? I trust and respect her and believe she made the strongest and best choice with this break. You sir have earned yourself another subscriber and pupil. I can tell you are a wise old soul.
Well I can tell you this is something I have been figuring out for myself, and have many t-shirts ideas too, to help others, so they don't have to take SO LONG to figure out what is so (and not so) OBVIOUS. So thank you for explaining it so clearly (btw am at 10mins of the video, I'll finish it once I have posted this comment :P), but I do believe it is up to everyone to get to a point of understanding for themselves, and what they do to cement what they've learned will determine whether they stay in their comfort zone like the 99% of other people or be part the 1% that seem to do what they love like they have no fear and EXCEL at it. I hope that made sense XD
"Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that's the one that is going to help you grow" -Caroline Myss.
Thank you so much! I know I will be coming to this video frequently :)
I have a COLOSSAL fear of the dark, of being alone. I hate it so much. And this video actually helped me an LOT. I got to breathe and realize that if I control this fear, I'd be able to sleep better and grow as a person. Thank you so much for this. You made my whole week!
I got something out of this. I'm looking to walk through a lifelong fear of public dancing. Failed miserably a few nights ago, but am climbing off the canvas to give it another look. Best I like what you said about not approaching it to get rid of fear, but to walk through it. I've heard the quote by Cus D'Amato where he told Mike Tyson that all fighters felt the same fear, but champions learned to walk through it. Very inspirational. By the way, I'm 61 years old.
Amazing, Ronald. Thanks for sharing and rock it!!
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''If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Get up and do it''- Del Carnegie,
thanks Brian :)
I have been practising positive affirmations, hypnosis, visualisations etc to try and remove fear for years. This, and knowing that confidence is more experience related than mentally related, is the only technique that has helped me achieve the things I want. Thank you :)
Wow! seeing you explain this brings me such clarity. I've never seen it explained this way before. I've been frozen by fear not knowing what to expect, while embarking on a new journey. You now have given me the courage to take action, & allow myself to receive all the Prosperity , and new opportunities that are waiting for me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I am eternally grateful. I love you for helping me to stop standing in my own way.
+Deya Wiley Amazing and thanks for your note, Deya!!!
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that's great...I'll try to implement your theory. I hope it'll work. That comfort zone point was so relatable.
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This excellent advice should be compulsory in all schools
+James Harrison Thank you! We created a program for a leading prep school in LA and excited about educational opportunities in the future!!
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should be yes, but this system survives off fear. i think the parents should take more responsiblity in teaching their children instead of leaving everything to schools that work for a much different agenda.
Simple, yet brilliant. I've been more or less scared of heights all my life. I took these steps and jumped my first tandem skydive and ENJOYED it. Now I'm seriously considering making it a hobby. Thanks!
Thanks Brian. You are helping people across the planet. You are a great man.
I'm that one person you helped today, thankfully. yours John from the UK keep it up dude
You helped me move past my fear today and everyday from here on out. Thank you.
Brian... Thank You. With a tear in my eye now, I am your one person you got through to today. I personally have fear running all through me... so the fact that I am even writing this post is a measure of your inspiration!!
Brian - Thank you so much for this video! It has truly helped me to see my potential. I'm currently working to overcome panic disorder and anxiety, and pushing past my fears is what is getting me there. Thank you for being a light in the dark!
Andy Haut Thanks for your note, Andy! I used to have a lot of anxiety as well and focusing on consistency on my fundamentals (exercise + nutrition + rest + meditation) has been HUGE. Have you seen this? th-cam.com/video/VDTFpQ5JEMA/w-d-xo.html
***** Thank you for responding to my post! Wow that means a lot to me. My biggest anxiety comes from coping with change - anything that changes my routine or causes me uncertainty. My #1 non-negotiable self-care habit is probably sleep, although I don't spend enough time exercising to know where that falls in my hierarchy. Any pointers on this? Again, thank you for responding!
Andy Haut My pleasure, Andy! Sleep is huge. I'm a big fan of circadian rhythms and being consistent. In terms of exercise, that could be a REALLY big missing piece for you. Science shows exercise to be as effective as Zoloft. (And that *not* exercising is kinda like taking a depressant.)You might dig this: brianjohnson.me/philosophers-notes/spark/ I'm here to help so let me know if you have more questions, etc. You've got this!!!
Love the personal story about the business plan and am often reminded that fear is excitement without the breath.
***** Yes!!
Great video! THanks. For me I have written this statement about Fear on an index card and placed it on my bathroom mirror so I can read it everyday. "Courage is not the absence of Fear, but more the judgement that something else is more important." This statement helps me to get passed fears that I feel at times and helps me to continue on.
+Sherrie Vitello Great quote Sherrie
I don't know how I ended up here, some guy talking while recording a scribbled page... but I stuck with it and oh my god Brian you have hit the nail on the spot!
Thank you so very much for this, deeply appreciated!
Life changing concept. I was in a crippling state of anxiety earlier today...wish I had watched this first thing this morning. Thanks Brian for sharing this valuable lesson.
Very very very well done. I loved this. I had traumatic events happen to me which in turn left me in the hospital for five months and had to re-learn how to do everything. I deal with flash backs and pain on a daily basis but this video has helped me with taking a different approach to fears. Breath! You have to breath. Think about what you want not what you don't want. Thank you man keep up the videos!
I've been battling fear to the point where it has literally paralyzed me and your video has helped me to understand that I'm not alone and how to work pass my fear barrier. You're awesome Brian. Thank you.
I love you, Brian. Thank you for spreading the Light!
Jubi D-C Big smile and thanks! :)
Such a nice guy. A pleasure listening and learning from you.
My pleasure and thanks for your thanks! :)
Brian, your body of work has inspired me for many years. I always look forward to your videos, it's good to have you back in full force again. Have you heard of the butterfly effect? Well,, I think your message spreads through your followers in the best possible direction all over the world. Thank you for all that you do!
excellent brian....should be taught in every school all over the world
+sandeep prajapati Thanks, Sandeep!
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It's official - you have definitely reached more than one person with this message. Thank you for conquering your fear and becoming such a great teacher!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I REALLY HOPE YOU BECOME MORE POPULAR THAN NOW AND I HOPE YOU ARE DOING GREAT!
MrDeaDMaLaUa Thanks and thanks! :) Hope you're doing great as well!
Yeah. You are right we can be fearless. It's different ways to look at it. Fear is mostly doubts. & this video helps people get over their doubts & keep it pushing. I love your videos man. I discovered you a few days ago. I'm rolling with you
What a beautiful expression you've created here, Brian! So clearly illustrated and well said plus (bonus!) open and honest ... I so love this! It touched my heart today and gave me something to focus on when I'm feeling fear. Grateful!
+Colleen McGunnigle (Col) Yay!! Thanks for your awesome note, Colleen!!! :) Really appreciate it and here's to optimizing!! :)
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One of the better models i have come across. Brian Johnson, this is a work of art.
Davidka1978Xoroshiy Thank you!!
Thanks. Your message was so powerful that turned my 50% fear into optimism & self control, for remaining I will practice. Thanks again!
Lots of substance yet so simple. Extremely helpful and eye-opening.
+Bibek Galami Thx!!
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Wow.
"Fear is excitement without the breath"
this hits me pretty hard. Thanks!
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Thank you, Oluwa!!!
Thanks Brian. Great video. Always feared and felt negative before starting anything in life. Will try this in future.
Brian, I couldn't agree more with your thesis. It applies to so many things and I've always overcome fear by rationalising the the result of fear. Think "what's the worst that could happen?". If it's doesn't get you arrested or physically hurt you, you can handle it.
I've used this in anything from entering rooms where I don't know anyone to making board presentations. And I can tell you addressing my fears has had a whole lot of positive upsides.
Ok now you are a good teacher. I can't even see you but your voice is hugely energized. If there's proof that voice can convey huge amounts then here it is. And a great video too.
I've been on the self help circuit since I was teenager, reading countless blogs and watching videos. And I got jaded. But watching this inspired me. Even if someone doesn't buy into the subject matter, just listening to you speak passionately is really moving. Great video man.
Also editing your notes while you instruct is just damnnnn compelling. Gives me that Draw My Life vibe, and it really held my attention throughout.
+Corey Holmes Amazing and thanks, Corey!!! Really appreciate your kind words!!
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Thanks, Brian, let me be that "one person" that responds wholeheartedly and say "Thank You"!!! Sometimes you just need to know someone else is feeling it too!! What you have shared has truly empowered me to launch out even further into the deep to see what possibilities life has for me. I just did a career change and I am now working at a software firm and our growth rate is off the chart and I can see so many possibilities in front of me, but it will definitely stretch me, and I am up for the challenge. I've learned to do things afraid, but now I don't have to listen to that voice that says "what is wrong with me, why am I so afraid?" Now I can say, nothing is wrong, it's just a part of the process. Thanks again Brian :)
From france.
It is exactly what i needed to know. It is very liberating.
Thank you
thelyes1 Thrilled to hear and appreciate you sharing!
get excited ... you changed my day !! thanks ... keep it up
Finally found 'THE' youtube video after watching thousands.Thanks Brian. This has bocome my motto of life.
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That's so great!! Thanks for sharing and have fun with your speech!!! :)
you really spelled it out in such basic terms for all who will receive it...got alot out of it..tks so mcuh
Awesome way of disecting fear and presenting a practical way of facing it-Thanks!!
Thanks for this Brian! Love the way you do your videos on notebook like this. I have so much that I write in notebook for and never thought to do a video like that. Nice! Also the info is super important. I can't tell you how many times I let fear hold me back into my comfort zone.
Justin Harmon Thank you, Justin!! I hear ya on the fear and let's do this! :)
Big smile and big thanks!! :)
Focussing on the service you will deliver when you are courageous allows you to reverse your perspective from being about YOU to being about others. Love that. Thanks Brian. Awesome videos. Glad you got through your fear and made them, you're inspiring me to get onto my own videos!
Priceless...simple and clear explanation...
thank you so much....
I am constantly fearful of EVERYTHING..it just holds me back again, and again.
I am gonna be putting into practice!!
Awesome, Noorani!
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Thank you!!
Brian! I LOVE your video's! And I love you! :) I am learning sooooo much. I am taking notes and soaking it up! OPENING MY MIND and mastering my consciousness! Practice makes perfect! I read your book, A Philosopher's Notes 101... LOOOOVEED it! I was blown away when I read the purpose section. Having thought that my purpose was my calling or my "dream job" when in fact I am my purpose ... to be me. And to live my truth. It really just made complete sense!
Thank you! Thank you!
This changed more than just my day, thank you so much
Your really good at this. Keep doing it because it's your vulnerability that makes it so great.
This was a great video, for a long time I have struggled with fear, and most of the time surrendering to it. I had to figure out on my own how conquer fear, but it would always return, sometimes more so then before. After seeing your video, I now have a better way of understanding fear and how to conquer it. Thank you
My last fear to conquer is heights, and your video has really helped me in my pursuit of a skydiving license. Thanks for being succinct with your wisdom.
Im telling ya, you are amazing, You are giving me and many others some answers that we are searching for a hard long long long time in our life. Thanks A LOT!
Super cool Brian! The visual aid and steps created a super clear picture. THANK YOU for making these life changing concepts relateable and practical!
Brian... This changed my day!! This is a great way to see this and I plan on using your explanation to help my wife, son and friends. Thank you! I'm a subscriber now :-)
Thank you. I really needed this.
Thank you so much Brian. This is such a blessing!
This is changing my life 4 real and i thank you for the content Brian. Keep goin!
+Grant Stansbury Awesome, Grant! :)
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Brian if you ever think you uploads are Stupid. You have helped me soo much watching this. Thank you so much, Its time for me to prove who i really am.
Very good stuff thank you.
I have the opposite problem in that I don't actually feel fear that much in many things. This is a BIG problem for my family who have watched me take the most ridiculous risks, sometimes ending up with me in serious trouble in hospital (and a few of those where my life was saved by medics!). My son has hidden my axe because he doesn't trust me with it since I nearly cut off my finger chopping wood, my daughter has had nightmares because of the stupidly dangerous things I've done (like solo a 1000 foot cliff, or swim down a raging river etc) and my wife has gone for weeks without talking to me because she really ends up picking up the pieces when I fail - which has been often.
I have to remind myself each time I want to do something not to do it because its so selfish and dangerous. Its not big or clever to have less fear. Fear is the sign that gets held up to you by your subconsciousness to say "have you really thought this through?" before doing something and it should be respected and balanced.
I don't want my wife and kids to grow up without me or looking after me following an awful accident.
I do love this video though and I think fear (for most people) does hold them back from even mundane things and it must be breached as described to achieve goals.
Final thought from one who has gone way too far sometimes. Going to extremes and crashing out in some self created dreadful situation leaves you mentally less capable. It damages your mind and gives you phobias. I can no longer go surfing in big seas because of being swept away one evening by rip currents in the dark with no one around or knowing where I was. I regret doing that because now the sea scares the crap out of me and I can only surf small breaks. So its not true that"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" I'd say its more like "What doesn't Break us makes us stronger"
Please don't judge me, because I genuinely try not to do dangerous things (for the sake of my family and friends). Its a conscious effort to draw back each time.
Thank You Brian!! You definitely helped and encouraged at least one person today to move beyond fear. :)
I saw your video last night anticipating having to make a hard dissension the next day and fear always play a part. I used your 30 sec plan. it made the process some much easier... Thank you Brian for your insight I am reminded of a bible ver in Romans 12:2 "be transform by the renewing of your mind".
Love it Brian, keep doing what you're doing and keep being an awesome individual.
Very good info. You deserve all 100k views. More success to you!
***** Thank you, Jonathan!!! Appreciate your kind words. Let's do this! :)
That is SUCH a great story!! Thanks for sharing and good luck!! Love and laughter to you and your husband! :)
I wish i can "like" this clip multiple times!
Mind blowing work, thank you!
And frankly, you are the first one who made me write comment on youtube.
Hi Brian, thanks a lot. I really appreciate your work and you don't have idea how much your work impact my life. Well done. Keep shining
Thanks Brian! Breathing is such a key skill. We all need to master it and make it a habit :)
Thank you Brian, this video really helped me today! Many Blessings!
Wow this is so so good! You nailed it Brian, thanks for the awesome info!
+Matt Brun thanks, Matt!
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I'm going through a very rough patch and you're really helping me find my way! these ideas are great, thank you :)
danny luis valdivia I've been thru those very rough patches and I'm honored to be able to help you thru yours, Danny. Sending love and wisdom!
Thanks for sharing your positivity! Refreshing video!
luckyducky224 Thanks! :)
Thrilled you enjoyed it! :)
Wow! Great video! I like this!! Thanks for taking the time and helping everyone!
***** Thank you and my absolute pleasure! :)
Thank you, Nila!! :)
Great job!!! Thanks for the wonderful video :)
+Cat Miller Thanks, Cat!!
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This will get me up and moving again. Thank you😊😊😊😊
+Jordie Dobrich-Jones Awesome, Jordie!! My pleasure!!
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You are a legend. In my country we would knight you for your work and contribution. I always know I can turn to your work for guidance and inspiration. Thank you for all that you do.
Thanks, Jason!!! :)
I actually already feel better after watching this. Just accept all that fear, add a little something and turn it into excitement? That's an excellent technique.
Oh, Brian. Yet another fantastic vid. God bless you, sir.
Thank you so much. This video will help me throughout my entire life! It already has helped me out a bunch, and it is all thanks to you. You are the BEST!!!
Awesome video!! Thank you very much... And what a great idea to communicate your ideas with your notes... Very inspiring!!
Skydiving progression with many opinions about fear from many in the sport at the DZ and online - this one makes the most sense to me and put me over the edge ( no pun intended lol ) tomorrow I will use this to make my jump for the 15th time from 14000 feet - the ultimate test of fear. The first fourteen times I had an instructor at my side - tomorrow I'm on my own. Thank you very much.
Brilliant! Super simple practice that works. Try it. Thanks Brian.
Ashley Wright Thanks, Ashley!! :)
My best friend of all time and my girlfriend are taking a long healthy break with no contact other than emergencies. Our relationship was stressing us out far past the point of healthiness so she decided to take a healthy break for a few months.
We've barely ever gone a few days without talking in the last three years so I have been panicking for the last week since we went our temporary separate ways. I've been terrified she will never come back even to be my friend.
I couldn't control my emotions which is the main reason why she needed a break and she told me I did too. I didn't want to but she was right. We're using this time to grow as individuals and mature so we can be close friends again. She even laughed right before the break when I asked her if she would ever come back to me to be my friend again, she told me I was being irrational and that I need to trust her because she cares about me so much.
I was weak and pretty pathetic but I'm using videos like this to get strong both for me and my life, and for her.
I'll be excited to see her again and make our friendship healthy and close again. Eventually date again
Any Advice?
I trust and respect her and believe she made the strongest and best choice with this break.
You sir have earned yourself another subscriber and pupil. I can tell you are a wise old soul.
Poppomatic64 you alright yet?
Well I can tell you this is something I have been figuring out for myself, and have many t-shirts ideas too, to help others, so they don't have to take SO LONG to figure out what is so (and not so) OBVIOUS.
So thank you for explaining it so clearly (btw am at 10mins of the video, I'll finish it once I have posted this comment :P), but I do believe it is up to everyone to get to a point of understanding for themselves, and what they do to cement what they've learned will determine whether they stay in their comfort zone like the 99% of other people or be part the 1% that seem to do what they love like they have no fear and EXCEL at it.
I hope that made sense XD
Thank you! :)
THANK YOU BRIAN FOR SHARING THIS...BRILLIANT PERSPECTIVE AND GREAT TOOLS I AM ALREADY PUTTING INTO ACTION!
Thanks for this video. It really helped me get some clarity on how fear has impacted me and how I can overcome it.
i think i've been needing to hear this for a long time! thank you!
Awesome!!!! Thanks! Love your style with the notebook.....very creative way to present your ideas! Thanks again!
Thanks!
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Brian. Thank you. You have made my day.
+Charif Shell Right on, Charif!!! Thanks for your note! :)
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You know what? That changed my day! Great little morsel that seems like it's quite powerful. Thank you!
Thanks Brian!
Thank you Brian Johnson; I will definitely join your premium membership program
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You make such amazing vids man
You helped me get over my fear and realise- naw, what i am thinking is dumb, i need to change
Thankyou so much Brian