The Fear Tax: What Avoidance Is Really Costing You

The Fear Tax: What Avoidance Is Really Costing You

May 6, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 90

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Nick Day discusses the impact of fear on decision-making and personal growth, sharing his experiences and frameworks for overcoming avoidance.

In this video: The Fear Tax: What Avoidance Is Really Costing You | Mindful Paths Podcast What if the fear you've been avoiding is actually pointing you toward the most important thing in your life? What if the cost of playing it small has been compounding for years without you even realising it? Nick Day shares the deeply personal stories behind his proprietary fear framework, including how a fatal car accident, his daughter's eating disorder, and the loss of his father became the defining moments that forced him to understand fear at its deepest level. In this Mindful Paths Podcast episode, we explore the fear equation, the fear tax, busy bravery,&n…

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