Managing Fear

Managing Fear

From Lessons from a Quitter by Goli Kalkhoran

April 7, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 275

About this episode

This episode explores the role of fear in pursuing dreams and how to confront it.

In this podcast episode, I explore the pervasive role of fear in our lives, particularly when pursuing dreams and change. Fear, often rooted in the fear of failure and negative emotions, can paralyze us. The key is to confront these fears by answering critical questions about the worst-case scenarios. Realizing that we can handle these emotions empowers us to take risks and move forward. Listen for the questions you should be asking yourself to face fear head-on and to get to where you want.

Topics covered

  • fear
  • pursuing dreams
  • change
  • risk-taking

Keywords

  • fear of failure
  • negative emotions
  • critical questions

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