Why "Being Responsible" Might Just Be Fear in a Trench Coat
Got a very convincing list of reasons why you can't do the thing you want? This episode is for you. Hit play.
You have a list. A very convincing list of reasons why you can't, shouldn't, or aren't ready to go after the thing you want. And here's the wild part - your brain built that list on purpose. It thinks it's keeping you safe. Spoiler: it's not.
In this episode, I dig into one of the stickiest places people get stuck - fear. Not the bear-chasing-you kind of fear. The quieter, sneakier kind that shows up as procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, and a very logical-sounding list of reasons why now just isn't the right time.
I introduce Little f - my name for perceived fear - and walk you through my five-step Laughter Toolbox process for dealing with him. I also share how a good doom and gloom improv session (yes, really) can help reset your nervous system and get you back in the driver's seat. This one is funny, practical, and might just change the way you think about courage.
Key Topics Covered
* Why your very logical list of reasons is probably just fear in a trench coat
* The Marla Fear Rule - and why 98% of the things you're afraid of don't qualify as real danger
* Meet Little f: the sneaky, quieter fear that masquerades as procrastination, perfectionism, and decision paralysis
* The five-step process for recognising fear, welcoming it in, and moving through it anyway
* Why laughter isn't just fun - it's a legit nervous system reset that makes courage possible
* Some hilarious Canadian humour in the Laughter Lounge –
Handyman Hints from Red Green [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X8H6LSvEYN4]
Try the five-step Little f Process this week and let me know how it goes!
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