I've been thinking a lot lately about the things that I fear. There are many fears to name, some of which have a huge negative impact on my life and how I operate.
I've been thinking about how to go about conquering those fears. What I've found is that perhaps what's more important is to first define those fears, in detail.
As you may know, I am a huge fan of Tim Ferriss. I listen to the podcast, have tried many of his recommendations and have read his writing. Ferriss' practices and thoughts on "Fear Setting" and Stoicism are something that I feel should be shared with the world. Stoicism has helped me to better define my fears, understand them, and therefore be more equipped to handle them. And handle them thoughtfully rather than react.
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First, check out Tim's latest Ted Talk.
I tried to embed it here but TED videos aren't supported on here I guess :(
If you watched the video, which I highly suggest you do, you'll see that this type of thinking when it comes to fear really loosens you up. There's a reason so many successful people throughout history have utilized the Stoic philosophy. If you know your fear, you are much more likely to conquer it.
My favorite line from the clip,
With each of these, ask yourself "Has anyone, in the history of time, less intelligent or less driven figured this out?"
He's right. The answer to that question is usually yes, so why can't you?
Let you guys be my witnesses, I'm going to start tacking my fears more actively and thoughtfully. Not just with photography, but with my entire life.
Fear #1: Driving.
Yes, I'm 25. Yes, I know it's insane that I don't drive. Yes, I know you think it's easy. This is why I'm getting after it and going to overcome this crippling fear.
Updates on that to come soon.
-Chrissy
Tim Ferriss really holds it down, i am a big fan of his work. His most recent ted talk as well as his new show fear[less] are really hitting home for me. I feel like life in general is putting people’s fears in front of them and asking it to be faced. It must be in the stars or something lol but it really seems like there is so much fulfillment on the other side of fear. Its time to conquor that ish!
Best of luck!
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Appreciate ya! & yeah dude, he's great. love his work, gotta check out Fear[less] but I listened to the cut material from the david blaine ep on his podcast, good stuff! per usual
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What is it about driving that actually frightens you?
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Crashing and dying. Lol The responsibility of others lives is something I think about a lot.
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Most modern cars are quite safe if you (and the others) follow the city speed limits.
Drive slowly, remember to be careful at crossings and intersections (don't drive fast through an intersection, even if its green for you) and don't trail other cars - leave yourself some time for a reaction. In fact, as far as driving is concerned, it's all about leaving yourself some time to think, if an unexpected situation develops on the road.
In time, you will no longer have to think about what you do, because you will have enough experience and react accordingly much faster. It's like a camera - at first you're overwhelmed by all the settings, then you forget you even have a camera in your hands - it's a just a tool to save the scene, which you want to capture.
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Thanks for the advice!
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Great post! It makes me want to go back and read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. It always astounds me how relevant and impactful that book can be when it was written a millennium or so ago. I recently realized that my primary fear is failure, when it should really be mediocrity and the path of least resistance. "I have failed" is infinitely better than "What if...".
Best of luck with driving! I was terrified to start but it gets easier the more you do it ^_^
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Thanks!! Appreciate the kind words :)
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Full support! Love your post as well, and bookmarked the TED video you mentioned ;).
I was always scared to get my driver's licence myself as well (totally blaming my mother, who always took over the wheel screaming during my first times in the driver-seat, for that), until I realised that learning how to ride a bike is way harder.
AND I couldn't allow myself to think of myself less capable than all those other people on the road (well, especially my brother). Trust me, once you realise everyone had to go through the phase of 'I just can't start this goddamn thing, and I don't care anymore, and I just don't want this, I'll take the goddamn bus whatever', and then you see all those people who managed to bite through and are honking to eachother like it's a sport... It's time to go for it or buy a loud bike bell ;). Kick ass!
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Thanks! I appreciate that, just gotta put that mindset into action!
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Great post! I'm working on a post right now about fear too actually, or rather how I traded in fear for trust. It is possible, keep doing what you're doing, and know that no matter how much it sucks to do the thing that scares you, after you do it all those feelings go away!
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appreciate ya! i'll check it out!
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I wish you the best on this journey. If you decide to move at lightspeed, look for the source of the fears, not the fears themselves. :) Why are you afraid to drive?
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Lots of reasons, I guess. I'm not sure but that's part of the reason I've gotta just get over it and drive!
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:) Perfect attitude! Just do it!
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That's the plan!
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Great Post!
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thanks!
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