WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.379 Welcome to the Deep Dive. We sift through the 00:00:02.379 --> 00:00:05.599 information so you don't have to. Today, we're 00:00:05.599 --> 00:00:07.799 doing a really critical deep dive. We're looking 00:00:07.799 --> 00:00:12.599 at cultivating courage, overcoming fear, to really 00:00:12.599 --> 00:00:15.199 unlock potential, especially in competitive spaces 00:00:15.199 --> 00:00:17.379 like the tech sector. That's right. And our mission 00:00:17.379 --> 00:00:21.199 here is, well, pretty focused. Finding actionable 00:00:21.199 --> 00:00:24.960 ways to genuinely fear less and roar more. This 00:00:24.960 --> 00:00:28.649 isn't just talk. It's about fundamentally changing 00:00:28.649 --> 00:00:30.850 our relationship with fear so it stops being 00:00:30.850 --> 00:00:33.429 the limiting factor. And the economic angle here, 00:00:33.729 --> 00:00:36.170 it's, wow, it's staggering. Let's just jump into 00:00:36.170 --> 00:00:39.850 the numbers. Only 7 % of startups have a female 00:00:39.850 --> 00:00:43.270 founder. Just 7%. That's incredibly low. And 00:00:43.270 --> 00:00:45.890 it immediately signals a huge missed opportunity. 00:00:46.170 --> 00:00:47.570 Exactly. Because when you look at performance, 00:00:47.710 --> 00:00:49.750 companies with diverse leadership, they're actually 00:00:49.750 --> 00:00:52.149 21 % more likely to outperform their competitors. 00:00:52.390 --> 00:00:54.840 And that gap isn't just theoretical. The research 00:00:54.840 --> 00:00:58.219 points to a, well, a shocking $2 trillion opportunity 00:00:58.219 --> 00:01:01.479 gap. A trillion? Yes, in tech alone. It's economic 00:01:01.479 --> 00:01:04.120 value just left on the table because talent isn't 00:01:04.120 --> 00:01:06.400 being fully represented or empowered. It really 00:01:06.400 --> 00:01:08.260 puts it in perspective. This isn't, you know, 00:01:08.319 --> 00:01:11.340 just a social issue. It's fundamental to business 00:01:11.340 --> 00:01:14.900 success. The data shows companies with more women 00:01:14.900 --> 00:01:19.859 leaders achieve 34 % higher ROI. 34 %? Yep, globally. 00:01:20.170 --> 00:01:23.469 Only 27 % of tech leadership roles are held by 00:01:23.469 --> 00:01:26.409 women. So the main point for you listening is 00:01:26.409 --> 00:01:29.290 empowering women in tech isn't some side project. 00:01:29.469 --> 00:01:32.569 It's actually central to driving innovation and 00:01:32.569 --> 00:01:35.790 frankly, better business results. Yeah. The potential 00:01:35.790 --> 00:01:39.230 just sitting there untapped. It's enormous. Okay, 00:01:39.230 --> 00:01:42.069 so let's unpack how we get there. We have to 00:01:42.069 --> 00:01:44.609 start by acknowledging fear itself. It's universal, 00:01:44.769 --> 00:01:46.709 right? Our bodies, our brains, they're literally 00:01:46.709 --> 00:01:49.010 wired for it, for survival. Absolutely. It's 00:01:49.010 --> 00:01:51.780 built in. But the danger, as the source has warned, 00:01:52.120 --> 00:01:54.519 is that if we let that fear run the show unchecked, 00:01:54.760 --> 00:01:56.640 it keeps us locked in what they call the prison 00:01:56.640 --> 00:01:59.799 of the comfortable and predictable. Safe, but 00:01:59.799 --> 00:02:02.120 small. And we never reach our actual potential. 00:02:02.719 --> 00:02:04.799 That prison, it's kind of maintained by those 00:02:04.799 --> 00:02:06.659 inner voices, isn't it? Oh, definitely. The inner 00:02:06.659 --> 00:02:08.840 monologue is the jailer. Yeah, and the material 00:02:08.840 --> 00:02:10.500 highlighted some really common ones. Just as 00:02:10.500 --> 00:02:14.099 you're thinking about a big move, they hit you 00:02:14.099 --> 00:02:16.780 with things like, you'll fail spectacularly. 00:02:16.780 --> 00:02:18.900 Or you're unworthy. You're a total imposter. 00:02:18.979 --> 00:02:21.280 You have no power here. Yeah, all designed to 00:02:21.280 --> 00:02:23.599 make you just stop, stay put. And sometimes they 00:02:23.599 --> 00:02:25.919 all pile on at once, right? It feels overwhelming, 00:02:26.120 --> 00:02:28.259 like doing nothing is the only smart move. It 00:02:28.259 --> 00:02:30.419 really can feel that way. So the big question 00:02:30.419 --> 00:02:33.159 is, how do we push past that, that inner noise? 00:02:33.629 --> 00:02:36.030 Well, this is where the material offers a fascinating 00:02:36.030 --> 00:02:39.430 perspective shift right away. Experiencing fear. 00:02:39.750 --> 00:02:43.590 It's not actually a signal to stop. Oh. No. It's 00:02:43.590 --> 00:02:46.150 seen as a prerequisite for any real positive 00:02:46.150 --> 00:02:48.770 change or growth. You have to feel it to move 00:02:48.770 --> 00:02:51.949 forward. The core idea is transforming how we 00:02:51.949 --> 00:02:54.710 see that fear. OK. So if fear isn't a stop sign, 00:02:55.150 --> 00:02:58.169 what is it then? The critical definition provided 00:02:58.169 --> 00:03:02.819 is this. Fear is an emotion. And emotions. Well, 00:03:02.840 --> 00:03:05.639 emotions are data, not direction. Data, not direction. 00:03:06.000 --> 00:03:07.979 Okay. You have to acknowledge the feeling, the 00:03:07.979 --> 00:03:11.699 data point. But you absolutely refuse to let 00:03:11.699 --> 00:03:14.580 that feeling dictate your path or override your 00:03:14.580 --> 00:03:16.360 intelligence. Yeah. You collect the data, you 00:03:16.360 --> 00:03:18.900 process it, and then your brain, your intellect, 00:03:19.159 --> 00:03:21.560 decides the next move. I find that incredibly 00:03:21.560 --> 00:03:24.340 helpful. Data, not direction. And that flows 00:03:24.340 --> 00:03:27.300 right into reframing it, like that popular acronym, 00:03:27.680 --> 00:03:31.400 FEAR. Right. False evidence appearing real because 00:03:31.400 --> 00:03:33.340 let's be honest most of the terrible things we 00:03:33.340 --> 00:03:36.539 imagine They just don't happen do they very rarely 00:03:36.539 --> 00:03:39.180 and the reframing advice pushes this further 00:03:39.180 --> 00:03:41.479 change the mental sound associated with fear 00:03:41.479 --> 00:03:44.659 instead of like Police siren or an ambulance 00:03:44.659 --> 00:03:46.719 siren danger warning. Yeah, think of it more 00:03:46.719 --> 00:03:48.740 like an ice cream truck siren. You hear the noise 00:03:48.740 --> 00:03:51.060 It's loud maybe even a little annoying, but it 00:03:51.060 --> 00:03:53.039 signals something good something rewarding is 00:03:53.039 --> 00:03:55.509 actually on the other side Okay, I like the concept, 00:03:55.629 --> 00:03:58.750 but let me push back slightly here. False evidence 00:03:58.750 --> 00:04:01.949 appearing real. That works great if I'm, say, 00:04:02.069 --> 00:04:05.030 afraid to make a sales call. But what about when 00:04:05.030 --> 00:04:08.400 the fear feels rational? Like a high -stakes 00:04:08.400 --> 00:04:11.159 decision, a big investment, where failure has 00:04:11.159 --> 00:04:13.960 real significant consequences. How does data, 00:04:14.139 --> 00:04:16.879 not direction, work when the evidence isn't false? 00:04:17.060 --> 00:04:19.639 That's a really important question. And the framework 00:04:19.639 --> 00:04:22.759 still applies, actually. Even when the fear is 00:04:22.759 --> 00:04:25.480 rational, when the data points to genuine risk, 00:04:25.899 --> 00:04:28.759 the fear is still data. OK. It's valuable data 00:04:28.759 --> 00:04:30.930 telling you, hey, Here are the potential pitfalls. 00:04:31.189 --> 00:04:33.410 Here's where you need to be careful. So it prompts 00:04:33.410 --> 00:04:35.990 you to prepare better, to gather more information, 00:04:36.250 --> 00:04:38.290 maybe build in some safety nets or adjust the 00:04:38.290 --> 00:04:41.509 plan. The fear informs your strategy. Ah, I see. 00:04:41.550 --> 00:04:43.250 So it doesn't mean ignore the risk. It means 00:04:43.250 --> 00:04:45.930 use the fear data to mitigate the risk intelligently. 00:04:46.209 --> 00:04:48.350 Exactly. You acknowledge it. OK, fear. I see 00:04:48.350 --> 00:04:51.110 you. Point taken. Then you move past it, feel 00:04:51.110 --> 00:04:53.329 it, use it to prepare, and operate through it, 00:04:53.350 --> 00:04:55.379 but smartly. That makes a lot more sense. It 00:04:55.379 --> 00:04:58.339 becomes a catalyst for smarter action, not paralysis. 00:04:59.339 --> 00:05:02.000 Which leads to this really counterintuitive piece 00:05:02.000 --> 00:05:05.220 of advice we found. To live your best life, you 00:05:05.220 --> 00:05:07.300 should actually allow yourself to experience 00:05:07.300 --> 00:05:10.019 more fear. Yeah, that sounds backwards, doesn't 00:05:10.019 --> 00:05:12.240 it? Yeah. But the idea is to actively invest 00:05:12.240 --> 00:05:14.959 in mastering things you fear. Like deliberately 00:05:14.959 --> 00:05:18.139 choosing scary things. In a controlled way, yes. 00:05:18.389 --> 00:05:20.449 Things like public speaking if that terrifies 00:05:20.449 --> 00:05:22.990 you or asking for that promotion or leading a 00:05:22.990 --> 00:05:25.529 project outside your comfort zone. You intentionally 00:05:25.529 --> 00:05:27.670 operate through the fear because that's how you 00:05:27.670 --> 00:05:30.410 build the mental muscle, the resilience for bigger 00:05:30.410 --> 00:05:32.490 unknowns later. It sounds like making a very 00:05:32.490 --> 00:05:35.009 conscious decision, a commitment. It absolutely 00:05:35.009 --> 00:05:38.310 is. Think about powerful historical examples 00:05:38.310 --> 00:05:41.290 like Rosa Parks. Her action wasn't just a sudden 00:05:41.290 --> 00:05:43.089 impulse. It came from a mind that was already 00:05:43.089 --> 00:05:46.029 made up. Doubt and fear had been dealt with beforehand. 00:05:46.490 --> 00:05:49.389 When you are truly resolute, fear loses its grip. 00:05:49.670 --> 00:05:51.629 Okay. That's a strong foundation. Let's move 00:05:51.629 --> 00:05:53.829 into the practical strategies than the four antidotes 00:05:53.829 --> 00:05:56.470 the sources offer to cultivate courage. Antidote 00:05:56.470 --> 00:05:59.269 number one is creating a growth mindset. Yes. 00:05:59.629 --> 00:06:02.910 The work popularized by Carol Dweck. It's fundamental. 00:06:04.009 --> 00:06:06.370 A growth mindset means you believe your abilities 00:06:06.370 --> 00:06:08.449 can be developed through dedication and hard 00:06:08.449 --> 00:06:11.889 work. It's about focusing on effort, learning, 00:06:12.449 --> 00:06:16.149 strategy. not just innate talent. And that completely 00:06:16.149 --> 00:06:18.149 changes how you view failure, right? Totally. 00:06:18.310 --> 00:06:20.490 It's captured perfectly in that quote from Sandra 00:06:20.490 --> 00:06:23.670 Rivera. I never lose. I either win or I learn. 00:06:23.930 --> 00:06:26.110 I love that. Win or learn. Failure isn't the 00:06:26.110 --> 00:06:29.629 end. It's just feedback. Exactly. So being fearless 00:06:29.629 --> 00:06:31.750 in this context doesn't mean you don't feel fear. 00:06:32.089 --> 00:06:33.810 It means you push through it because, you know, 00:06:33.970 --> 00:06:35.750 whatever the outcome, you'll gain something valuable, 00:06:35.810 --> 00:06:38.129 either the win or the lesson. And preparation 00:06:38.129 --> 00:06:41.639 is key to that. Absolutely crucial. The material 00:06:41.639 --> 00:06:44.779 stresses. Collect data. Talk to experts. Get 00:06:44.779 --> 00:06:47.300 honest feedback from people you trust. You build 00:06:47.300 --> 00:06:49.939 confidence not by ignoring fear, but by arming 00:06:49.939 --> 00:06:52.480 yourself with information and support. You replace 00:06:52.480 --> 00:06:55.459 raw emotion with, well, actionable intelligence. 00:06:55.680 --> 00:06:57.779 We saw a really powerful example of this, didn't 00:06:57.779 --> 00:07:00.839 we? The story about nearly letting fear derail, 00:07:01.139 --> 00:07:03.360 applying for that technical assistant and chief 00:07:03.360 --> 00:07:06.360 of staff role to the Intel CEO. Oh yeah, the 00:07:06.360 --> 00:07:10.029 TA role to Brian Krzanich. That's a huge role. 00:07:10.350 --> 00:07:12.769 Basically, the CEO's right hand involved in everything 00:07:12.769 --> 00:07:15.769 at the highest level. Immense pressure, immense 00:07:15.769 --> 00:07:19.089 visibility, career making or breaking. Definitely. 00:07:19.269 --> 00:07:21.069 And the inner voice was loud then. Deafening, 00:07:21.269 --> 00:07:22.949 apparently. You're not qualified. You won't even 00:07:22.949 --> 00:07:25.509 get an interview. All of that. But the turning 00:07:25.509 --> 00:07:28.550 point, the winning strategy, came from a core 00:07:28.550 --> 00:07:32.910 realization. Fear is temporary, but regret is 00:07:32.910 --> 00:07:35.529 forever. Wow. That's a powerful calculation. 00:07:36.069 --> 00:07:38.430 It is. That understanding provided the conviction 00:07:38.430 --> 00:07:41.529 to just push the temporary fear aside and focus 00:07:41.529 --> 00:07:43.810 on building a strategy to actually win the role. 00:07:44.029 --> 00:07:46.069 Not just apply, but win it. That really cuts 00:07:46.069 --> 00:07:47.949 through the paralysis. And it reminds me of that 00:07:47.949 --> 00:07:49.990 Oprah quote, you know, a queen is not afraid 00:07:49.990 --> 00:07:52.470 to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to 00:07:52.470 --> 00:07:55.310 greatness. With a growth mindset, failure just 00:07:55.310 --> 00:07:58.310 becomes fuel. Precisely. Which brings us nicely 00:07:58.310 --> 00:08:00.529 to the second antidote. building a strong network. 00:08:01.449 --> 00:08:03.209 Relationships, the sources say, fundamentally 00:08:03.209 --> 00:08:05.470 shape your future trajectory, especially when 00:08:05.470 --> 00:08:07.350 aiming higher. I thought the metaphor used here 00:08:07.350 --> 00:08:09.089 was really effective, stepping out onto a high 00:08:09.089 --> 00:08:12.509 wire, feeling alone. But your network, that's 00:08:12.509 --> 00:08:15.550 the net below you. It provides that psychological 00:08:15.550 --> 00:08:17.889 safety, that confidence boost you need to even 00:08:17.889 --> 00:08:20.029 take the first step out there. And it has to 00:08:20.029 --> 00:08:22.180 be intentional. This isn't just your holiday 00:08:22.180 --> 00:08:24.839 card list. It's a network you actively cultivate 00:08:24.839 --> 00:08:28.480 for specific things. Coaching, solid advice, 00:08:29.180 --> 00:08:31.439 tough feedback when you need it, and importantly, 00:08:31.879 --> 00:08:34.799 people who help you envision a bigger future 00:08:34.799 --> 00:08:36.840 than maybe you see for yourself right now. And 00:08:36.840 --> 00:08:39.000 a key part of that network is advocacy, isn't 00:08:39.000 --> 00:08:41.740 it? People who, as the source puts it, wear your 00:08:41.740 --> 00:08:44.720 t -shirt when you're not in the room. Yes. That's 00:08:44.720 --> 00:08:47.200 critical. People who will speak up for you, endorse 00:08:47.200 --> 00:08:49.659 your skills, mention your name in meetings you're 00:08:49.659 --> 00:08:52.019 not even in. Without advocates, even the best 00:08:52.019 --> 00:08:54.539 talent can get overlooked. OK, so growth mindset, 00:08:54.860 --> 00:08:57.259 strong network. What's the third antidote? The 00:08:57.259 --> 00:09:00.259 third is practice resilience. If the network 00:09:00.259 --> 00:09:02.899 is your external support, resilience is your 00:09:02.899 --> 00:09:04.940 internal shock absorber. It's about building 00:09:04.940 --> 00:09:06.700 a supportive inner environment. And what does 00:09:06.700 --> 00:09:09.600 that involve? Key components mentioned are optimism, 00:09:10.279 --> 00:09:13.179 adaptability, really prioritizing self -care. 00:09:13.529 --> 00:09:16.009 You can't bounce back if you're running on empty 00:09:16.009 --> 00:09:18.889 and, crucially, self -awareness, knowing your 00:09:18.889 --> 00:09:20.710 triggers, your strengths, your patterns. There 00:09:20.710 --> 00:09:22.990 is a really challenging idea linked to resilience. 00:09:23.669 --> 00:09:26.090 The obstacle is the way forward. That sounds 00:09:26.090 --> 00:09:28.750 counterintuitive. We usually try to avoid obstacles. 00:09:28.990 --> 00:09:31.549 Right, but this perspective flips it. Instead 00:09:31.549 --> 00:09:34.230 of seeing a setback or failure as a dead end, 00:09:34.730 --> 00:09:37.070 you view it as a necessary part of the path. 00:09:37.149 --> 00:09:40.490 It forces you to ask a powerful question. How 00:09:40.490 --> 00:09:42.710 can this thing that feels like the worst thing 00:09:42.710 --> 00:09:45.129 that happened actually become one of the best 00:09:45.129 --> 00:09:47.250 things for my growth? So you actively look for 00:09:47.250 --> 00:09:49.509 the lesson, the strengths gained, immediately. 00:09:49.889 --> 00:09:52.389 Immediately. You mine the obstacle for wisdom 00:09:52.389 --> 00:09:54.169 instead of just, you know, getting bogged down 00:09:54.169 --> 00:09:56.870 by the frustration. That is resilience in action. 00:09:57.350 --> 00:10:00.330 That idea of deep commitment and also drawing 00:10:00.330 --> 00:10:02.789 strength from others belief in you really came 00:10:02.789 --> 00:10:05.379 through in the story about Pamela Lardy. Oh, 00:10:05.440 --> 00:10:09.720 Pete Lardy. Yes, a powerful story. In March 2009, 00:10:09.820 --> 00:10:12.720 she apparently saw a huge potential calling the 00:10:12.720 --> 00:10:15.700 speaker Intel's next rock star and planting the 00:10:15.700 --> 00:10:18.000 seed for that ambitious chief of staff to a goal. 00:10:18.059 --> 00:10:20.840 And then the timing just devastating. She passed 00:10:20.840 --> 00:10:23.600 away tragically the very next day, April 1st, 00:10:23.620 --> 00:10:27.620 2009. Wow. To receive that kind of vision, that 00:10:27.620 --> 00:10:30.620 belief from someone like her and then lose her 00:10:30.620 --> 00:10:33.019 immediately. That must create an incredible sense 00:10:33.019 --> 00:10:36.909 of. Responsibility. Legacy. Exactly. The sources 00:10:36.909 --> 00:10:39.409 suggest that honoring Pete's vision, the potential 00:10:39.409 --> 00:10:42.590 she saw, became a driving force. When you're 00:10:42.590 --> 00:10:44.009 committed to something bigger than yourself, 00:10:44.169 --> 00:10:46.909 a legacy, someone else's belief in you, it can 00:10:46.909 --> 00:10:49.110 provide this incredible anchor. It helps you 00:10:49.110 --> 00:10:50.990 push through your own fear and doubt because 00:10:50.990 --> 00:10:53.149 it's not just about you anymore. That commitment 00:10:53.149 --> 00:10:55.590 overrides the easier, more comfortable choice. 00:10:55.870 --> 00:10:58.230 It fueled achieving that goal eventually. It 00:10:58.230 --> 00:11:00.669 seems central to it, that profound sense of purpose. 00:11:00.809 --> 00:11:02.690 Okay, which leads us to the fourth and final 00:11:02.690 --> 00:11:05.309 antidote. making bold decisions fear -proof. 00:11:05.830 --> 00:11:08.309 And the message here was pretty clear. The time 00:11:08.309 --> 00:11:11.090 for boldness is now. Yes, but fear -proofing 00:11:11.090 --> 00:11:13.429 isn't about being reckless. It's about having 00:11:13.429 --> 00:11:16.750 a methodology for bold action. The sources lay 00:11:16.750 --> 00:11:19.429 out a kind of practical roadmap, six steps to 00:11:19.429 --> 00:11:22.629 make bold moves feel, well, safer. Okay, let's 00:11:22.629 --> 00:11:24.610 walk through those. What's step one? First, the 00:11:24.610 --> 00:11:27.259 foundation. Educate yourself. Gather that data. 00:11:27.600 --> 00:11:30.720 Know your stuff. Second, surround yourself with 00:11:30.720 --> 00:11:32.779 support that's your network, your personal board 00:11:32.779 --> 00:11:35.240 of advisors, the t -shirt wearers we talked about. 00:11:35.480 --> 00:11:37.799 Got it. Data and support. What's third? Third, 00:11:38.220 --> 00:11:40.600 actively seek out diverse opinions. Challenge 00:11:40.600 --> 00:11:43.059 your own thinking. Don't just listen to people 00:11:43.059 --> 00:11:46.899 who agree on you. Fourth, take risks, yes, but 00:11:46.899 --> 00:11:49.970 experiment as you go. The phrase used was, try, 00:11:50.090 --> 00:11:53.190 build, adjust. Try, build, adjust. I like that. 00:11:53.190 --> 00:11:55.769 It sounds iterative, less like one giant leap 00:11:55.769 --> 00:11:58.190 off a cliff. Exactly. You take a calculated step, 00:11:58.230 --> 00:12:00.850 try. See what happens. Build on what works. And 00:12:00.850 --> 00:12:03.470 then tweak your approach based on feedback. Adjust. 00:12:03.909 --> 00:12:05.629 It de -risks the whole process because you're 00:12:05.629 --> 00:12:07.909 learning and course correcting constantly. Makes 00:12:07.909 --> 00:12:10.570 the bold decision feel less final. OK, that's 00:12:10.570 --> 00:12:13.330 four. What are the last two? Fifth, visualize 00:12:13.330 --> 00:12:17.019 success. See yourself winning prepare your mind 00:12:17.019 --> 00:12:19.379 for the positive outcome you're aiming for and 00:12:19.379 --> 00:12:22.419 finally sixth the most important step perhaps 00:12:22.419 --> 00:12:25.340 Take action commit to the journey and actually 00:12:25.340 --> 00:12:28.840 do it So these four antidotes together the growth 00:12:28.840 --> 00:12:31.779 mindset the strong network resilience and this 00:12:31.779 --> 00:12:34.379 fear -proofing method They don't magically erase 00:12:34.379 --> 00:12:36.659 fear do no not at all. Yeah fear will likely 00:12:36.659 --> 00:12:39.080 still show up But the cumulative effect is that 00:12:39.080 --> 00:12:41.379 they transform fear. It goes from being this 00:12:41.379 --> 00:12:43.639 paralyzing force to just, well back to what we 00:12:43.639 --> 00:12:46.399 said earlier, it's data. Data that informs your 00:12:46.399 --> 00:12:48.980 preparation, strengthens your resolve, and directs 00:12:48.980 --> 00:12:51.700 your next smart step. Right. So we started this 00:12:51.700 --> 00:12:55.379 deep dive looking at that huge $2 trillion opportunity 00:12:55.379 --> 00:12:57.720 gap in tech. We moved through understanding fear 00:12:57.720 --> 00:13:00.600 not as a command, but just as information, as 00:13:00.600 --> 00:13:02.919 data. Data, not direction. And we landed on these 00:13:02.919 --> 00:13:05.059 four really concrete antidotes, these methods 00:13:05.059 --> 00:13:08.059 to actively cultivate courage and take action 00:13:08.059 --> 00:13:11.360 despite the fear. Growth mindset, network, resilience, 00:13:11.659 --> 00:13:13.980 and fear proofing. So for you listening right 00:13:13.980 --> 00:13:17.120 now, think back. What were those things you said 00:13:17.120 --> 00:13:20.080 you'd do if fear wasn't holding you back? Maybe 00:13:20.080 --> 00:13:22.299 it was quitting that job to start your own thing. 00:13:22.399 --> 00:13:24.940 Asking for that big promotion or raise. Or maybe 00:13:24.940 --> 00:13:26.399 something totally different like, I don't know, 00:13:26.539 --> 00:13:28.480 swimming with sharks in Australia, whatever it 00:13:28.480 --> 00:13:31.039 was. The strategies we've talked about, they 00:13:31.039 --> 00:13:33.820 provide the how, the growth mindset to handle 00:13:33.820 --> 00:13:36.759 setbacks, the network for support, the resilience 00:13:36.759 --> 00:13:39.519 to keep going, the fear -proofing to take smart 00:13:39.519 --> 00:13:42.340 steps. They give you the mechanism to actually 00:13:42.340 --> 00:13:44.340 go after those things. It puts the power back 00:13:44.340 --> 00:13:47.240 in your hands. It does. And maybe a final thought 00:13:47.240 --> 00:13:50.460 to leave you with. If we accept that fear is 00:13:50.460 --> 00:13:53.600 just data, and if we adopt that win or learn 00:13:53.600 --> 00:13:58.080 growth mindset, then success in a way is guaranteed 00:13:58.080 --> 00:14:00.080 because you learn from every single attempt. 00:14:00.659 --> 00:14:02.919 So if learning is guaranteed, then the biggest 00:14:02.919 --> 00:14:05.220 risk you're actually taking isn't failure. The 00:14:05.220 --> 00:14:08.019 biggest risk is settling. Settling for the known, 00:14:08.100 --> 00:14:11.100 the comfortable. the path that guarantees a ceiling 00:14:11.100 --> 00:14:14.159 on your potential. Wow, that flips the idea of 00:14:14.159 --> 00:14:16.919 risk completely. So the question becomes, what 00:14:16.919 --> 00:14:20.039 is one small, maybe slightly scary thing you 00:14:20.039 --> 00:14:22.100 will intentionally invest in mastering this week 00:14:22.100 --> 00:14:24.720 as a way to honor the potential that maybe someone 00:14:24.720 --> 00:14:27.320 else, like Pete LaReeby, already sees in you?