How Can We Overcome Fear?? 2018 Transformation Challenge
Want to become the most incredible, unstoppable version of yourself? Want to take on all new challenges, explore new ideas, grow and transform yourself?
Then the answer is to overcome your fear. Your fear is what is holding you back. Your fear is what is making you less capable and is what is taking away from your happiness and your fulfillment.
It’s time we destroyed fear once and for all and unlocked
THE SAMURAI CODE
Some of the most fearless, formidable warriors of all were the samurai. So how did they achieve this complete lack of fear?
There was a technique that the samurai would practice right before battle in order to eliminate their fear. They would vividly imagine every possible way that they could be killed. They would imagine being impaled, dismembered and decapitated. Then they would focus on accepting these possibilities and coming to terms with them. They would become okay with a horrific and brutal death.
You’d think this would make them more fearful but paradoxically, it empowered them to be the completely ruthless, fearless warriors that they were. This makes sense: if you fear death, then you will fear life.
Stoic Philosophers
Stoics believed that the secret to happiness was to be prepared for all the worst possible outcomes and to live inside those possibilities. They thought that blind optimism was one of the quickest ways to leave yourself miserable and
disappointed.
Think about it: if you constantly expect the worst and get the best, then you are going to find yourself feeling either pleasantly surprised or getting what you expect. If you constantly expect the best and get the worst, you are going
to be consistently disappointed.
If you accept that negative things happen and you’ve prepared for them, then there is no reason not to take chances and risks.
Prepare for the Worst and Jump into Everything
When we have an understanding of what may happen or know of the worst possible circumstances (death) and come to terms with it. Nothing can hold us back from taking a chance or risk to achieve our dreams.
You can’t live your life in fear.
So, jump!
Keep pushing yourself and challenging yourself. Keep subjecting yourself to the very things you find daunting. Fear is a good sign...it’s a sign that you’re growing.
Keep your eye on the prize: if you can eventually eliminate fear, you can take on any challenge and succeed.
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Fear is the biggest feeling who is holding everyone back. Your videos are always amazing my friend. Once we focus on Love, fear is worthless. 100% upvote
I have been learning how important love is and the emotion. It is huge!!! Thanks @javybar!!
The problem with fear is that it cripples people and stops them from taking action while postponing on their dreams. To be fearless seems kinda impossible but one thing that we can do is keep on going despite that fear, keep on going while shaking in the dark. :D
Yea I totally agree. I think our survival mechanism will always give us some fear but like you said, just push forward!! It will be less apparent over time. Thanks for the re-steem bro!
Exactly, just that people are not willing to push forward. Sure dude, I appreciate your constant support a lot, even if I don't get to reply all the comments I still read them. Thank you. ;)
Great post! Fear is one of the biggest hindrances to our success. I know this all too well, haha. Something to continue to work on in the new year!
Yea it prevents us from our true potential. Something to always work on. When you have that feeling or thought, go right into what is causing it.
Really enjoyed this article. Fear is such a negative emotion and quite paralyzing. It prevents us to move forward. For me recognizing the fear is the first step then using strategies as you mention in your post work hand in hand. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks @donnab!
I really love this piece, you did a great work putting this together for us. Thanks!
Thank you!
thank you Sir for sharing this post , it's helpful
You're welcome!
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