http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/ Personal Development for Smart People Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:06:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-75808 Dan and Em’s Blog » Blog Archive » This morning I had a spiritual awakening. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:42:50 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-75808 [...] and took our dog for his morning walk.  I took my iPod and listened to Steve Pavlina’s podcast #8, “Overcoming Fear.”  It was a much longer one than usual, and it didn’t seem [...] […] and took our dog for his morning walk.  I took my iPod and listened to Steve Pavlina’s podcast #8, “Overcoming Fear.”  It was a much longer one than usual, and it didn’t seem […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-71201 Craig Maloney » Why geeks love The Matrix Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:13:46 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-71201 [...] I think I’ve figured out why geeks love The Matrix so much. Sure, it has lots of cool special effects, and sure, it takes place in a computer (ala Tron) but I think there’s a little more to the geek love that this movie garnered. I think a lot of geeks really got into the idea that reality (as it was presented by the computers that composed The Matrix) was hackable and those who knew that reality was hackable were able to do incredible things with that reality. What more powerful aphrodisiac is there for curious geeks out there than another system to tinker with? This thought occurred to me because of a personal productivity podcast by Steve Pavlina entitled Overcoming Fear. Fear, as Steve defines it, is a bug in our psyche, because there is no real reason why we fear what we fear; it generally hasn’t happened yet, and we can become paralyzed by the thought of “what if”. His solution is to try different “programming”, and his program of choice was to try a Buddhist perspective, in which reality becomes more like a dream, and in that dreamlike reality one can be more curious about how to react to the situations at hand rather than be controlled by a feeling of inevitability. (I’m grossly oversimplifying the podcast and Buddhism here, so if you are curious, check out the podcast for more information). This struck me as the reason why I think The Matrix was so successful with the geek crowd; because of the curiousity of how far the world as presented by the computer could be hacked. This may have been obvious to some before, but it wasn’t so obvious to me until I made the connection. Of course, this may also explain why so many (like myself) were pretty disappointed with the second and third film in the series, regardless of whether or not The Animatrix provided some key insight between the second and third film. Of course the part that REALLY struck me, and made me wish th technology was available today, was the ability to upload new skills directly into the brain. but that’s another topic for another day. [...] […] I think I’ve figured out why geeks love The Matrix so much. Sure, it has lots of cool special effects, and sure, it takes place in a computer (ala Tron) but I think there’s a little more to the geek love that this movie garnered. I think a lot of geeks really got into the idea that reality (as it was presented by the computers that composed The Matrix) was hackable and those who knew that reality was hackable were able to do incredible things with that reality. What more powerful aphrodisiac is there for curious geeks out there than another system to tinker with? This thought occurred to me because of a personal productivity podcast by Steve Pavlina entitled Overcoming Fear. Fear, as Steve defines it, is a bug in our psyche, because there is no real reason why we fear what we fear; it generally hasn’t happened yet, and we can become paralyzed by the thought of “what if”. His solution is to try different “programming”, and his program of choice was to try a Buddhist perspective, in which reality becomes more like a dream, and in that dreamlike reality one can be more curious about how to react to the situations at hand rather than be controlled by a feeling of inevitability. (I’m grossly oversimplifying the podcast and Buddhism here, so if you are curious, check out the podcast for more information). This struck me as the reason why I think The Matrix was so successful with the geek crowd; because of the curiousity of how far the world as presented by the computer could be hacked. This may have been obvious to some before, but it wasn’t so obvious to me until I made the connection. Of course, this may also explain why so many (like myself) were pretty disappointed with the second and third film in the series, regardless of whether or not The Animatrix provided some key insight between the second and third film. Of course the part that REALLY struck me, and made me wish th technology was available today, was the ability to upload new skills directly into the brain. but that’s another topic for another day. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-66894 The Art of Balanced Living » Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:59:59 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-66894 [...]   I made the speech and now I’m fine. Looking back at it now, realistically I was fine before, during and after it. When this happens again, which I’m sure it will, that’s what I have to remember. The only way to overcome this fear is to face it head on. Facing it head on and in a rational manner will help the fear–eventually. Not so long ago I listened to a podcast by Steve Pavlina about overcoming fears that I thought was quite good. It was a little out there, but quite good.  Photo by hiddedevries   [...] […]   I made the speech and now I’m fine. Looking back at it now, realistically I was fine before, during and after it. When this happens again, which I’m sure it will, that’s what I have to remember. The only way to overcome this fear is to face it head on. Facing it head on and in a rational manner will help the fear–eventually. Not so long ago I listened to a podcast by Steve Pavlina about overcoming fears that I thought was quite good. It was a little out there, but quite good.  Photo by hiddedevries   […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-57038 Happiness is the opposite of fear, my breakthrough realisation :: All Things Bright, by Kathleen Bright Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:25:13 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-57038 [...] “If you’re afraid, you’re wrong… The real purpose of fear is to serve as a trigger for growth, it’s to serve as a trigger to expand your consciousness to another level where the fear wll not exist any more… if you avoid your fear you halt your own growth, you hold yourself back.” StevePavlina.com Podcast #008: Overcoming Fear [...] […] “If you’re afraid, you’re wrong… The real purpose of fear is to serve as a trigger for growth, it’s to serve as a trigger to expand your consciousness to another level where the fear wll not exist any more… if you avoid your fear you halt your own growth, you hold yourself back.” StevePavlina.com Podcast #008: Overcoming Fear […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-49627 QMusings » Blog Archive » The Price of Fear Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:07:49 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-49627 [...] Want to overcome a fear? A good place to start might be listening to Steve Pavlina’s podcast, Overcoming Fear. He has an interesting take on it. [...] […] Want to overcome a fear? A good place to start might be listening to Steve Pavlina’s podcast, Overcoming Fear. He has an interesting take on it. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-16841 Scarcity and Abundance in Martial Arts Instruction - Martial Development Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:27:54 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-16841 [...] Many people are motivated by fear to study martial arts. Unfortunately, some of these people advance and begin teaching others before they have mastered their fears. These teachers conduct their classes from what I call a “scarcity mindset”. [...] […] Many people are motivated by fear to study martial arts. Unfortunately, some of these people advance and begin teaching others before they have mastered their fears. These teachers conduct their classes from what I call a “scarcity mindset”. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-16139 God, Heaven, and Other Controversial Beliefs–steve-olson.com Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:18:30 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-16139 [...] For more information on changing your beliefs see Steve Pavlina’s blog. It describes it far better than I can. See these podcasts specifically. Beliefs Overcoming Fear Beyond Religion The True Nature of Reality [...] […] For more information on changing your beliefs see Steve Pavlina’s blog. It describes it far better than I can. See these podcasts specifically. Beliefs Overcoming Fear Beyond Religion The True Nature of Reality […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-15931 What Are You So Afraid Of? « Comedy and Philosophy Blog Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:14:14 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-15931 [...] This is a technique borrowed from Steve Pavlina’s podcast about Overcoming Fear.  He said that what if the assumption about there being other people out there is wrong?  What if this life is only a dream and those people are you just like the stage and your body are you?  Meaning that everything in your awareness is you.  So imagining that the people in the audience are making naegative thoughts about you will create that becasue the people in the audience are you.  That’s why if you go out there confidentlly and imagine positive thoughts in the audience’s minds, then this will eventually shift into a reality.  Even if you don’t believe in this way of life, using it to transcend fear is very valuable.  I’ve tried it myself and it’s worked wonderfully.  There is no need to imagine the audience in their underwear.  I only do that for specific audience members.  [...] […] This is a technique borrowed from Steve Pavlina’s podcast about Overcoming Fear.  He said that what if the assumption about there being other people out there is wrong?  What if this life is only a dream and those people are you just like the stage and your body are you?  Meaning that everything in your awareness is you.  So imagining that the people in the audience are making naegative thoughts about you will create that becasue the people in the audience are you.  That’s why if you go out there confidentlly and imagine positive thoughts in the audience’s minds, then this will eventually shift into a reality.  Even if you don’t believe in this way of life, using it to transcend fear is very valuable.  I’ve tried it myself and it’s worked wonderfully.  There is no need to imagine the audience in their underwear.  I only do that for specific audience members.  […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-14991 Thinking about Consciousness · Island of Doctor Death Sat, 12 Aug 2006 14:41:21 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-14991 [...] Steve Pavlina’s overcoming fear podcast is one of my all-time favorites. It starts off as expected, but veers off in a surprising direction and ends up being a fantastically lucid explanation of a difficult concept. I agree with his conclusions, here’s why: [...] […] Steve Pavlina’s overcoming fear podcast is one of my all-time favorites. It starts off as expected, but veers off in a surprising direction and ends up being a fantastically lucid explanation of a difficult concept. I agree with his conclusions, here’s why: […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-14954 AceMTP Playground » Surpasser ses peurs Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:52:33 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-14954 [...] J’ai déjà parlé du blog de Steve Pavlina dans un précédent ticket mais je tenais à parler d’un des sujets en particulier qu’il a abordé dans un podcast et cela pour plusieurs raisons : Il est en anglais et tout le monde ne comprend pas l’Anglais, le podcast dure plus de 40 minutes et tout le monde n’a pas 40 minutes pour l’écouter et pour finir parce que ce podcast m’a permis de surpasser une de mes plus grandes peurs… C’est une libre interprétation du podcast de Steve (avec son consentement) qui est sous copyright et je vous invite à l’écouter et visiter son excellent blog. [...] […] J’ai déjà parlé du blog de Steve Pavlina dans un précédent ticket mais je tenais à parler d’un des sujets en particulier qu’il a abordé dans un podcast et cela pour plusieurs raisons : Il est en anglais et tout le monde ne comprend pas l’Anglais, le podcast dure plus de 40 minutes et tout le monde n’a pas 40 minutes pour l’écouter et pour finir parce que ce podcast m’a permis de surpasser une de mes plus grandes peurs… C’est une libre interprétation du podcast de Steve (avec son consentement) qui est sous copyright et je vous invite à l’écouter et visiter son excellent blog. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-14925 2006 August Sun, 06 Aug 2006 23:34:48 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-14925 [...] Overcoming Fear (audio) [...] […] Overcoming Fear (audio) […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-14900 J. Timothy King’s Blog » Blog Archive » Wage Slave or Crazy Entrepreneur? Fri, 04 Aug 2006 23:24:05 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-14900 [...] (Is this what Steve would call “synchronicity”? And what would happen if I re-listened to his podcast #8, “Overcoming Fear”? Which says nothing about money, but which I just now happened to notice in the left column of his website.) [...] […] (Is this what Steve would call “synchronicity”? And what would happen if I re-listened to his podcast #8, “Overcoming Fear”? Which says nothing about money, but which I just now happened to notice in the left column of his website.) […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-14054 Личная Эффективность » Blog Archive » Как жить без страха Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:24:11 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-14054 [...] Лучшее определение страха, которое я встречал (здесь) : страх - это “баг”, ошибка в твоей картине мира, конфликт, который необходимо разрешить. Страх - это сигнал, который говорит, что что-то надо изменить для гармоничной и эффективной жизни. И только тебе решать: разобраться со своими страхами, чтобы жить счастливо и воплощать свои намерения, или идти у страха на поводу, забыть про намерения и мечты и реагировать, тратить свои силы на то, чтобы прятать страхи глубоко от себя и от других. [...] […] Лучшее определение страха, которое я встречал (здесь) : страх - это “баг”, ошибка в твоей картине мира, конфликт, который необходимо разрешить. Страх - это сигнал, который говорит, что что-то надо изменить для гармоничной и эффективной жизни. И только тебе решать: разобраться со своими страхами, чтобы жить счастливо и воплощать свои намерения, или идти у страха на поводу, забыть про намерения и мечты и реагировать, тратить свои силы на то, чтобы прятать страхи глубоко от себя и от других. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/stevepavlinacom-podcast-008-overcoming-fear/#comment-10858 Beyond Self-Delusional Positive Thinking Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:25:09 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/?p=366#comment-10858 [...] How does one develop the quality of fearlessness?  I’ve already talked about this at length on Podcast #8: Overcoming Fear, so if you haven’t already heard that one, give it a listen.  I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about it.  You won’t necessarily agree with me on all points, which is perfectly fine, but it should get you thinking about alternatives to the current way in which you view reality.  The real key is that you must upgrade your understanding of reality from an irrational one that produces irrational fear to a more rational one that produces no fear.  On that podcast I present the model that worked for me (which comes from Buddhism), but I don’t believe that’s the only rational model of reality that makes it possible to transcend fear — I’m sure there are others, but I imagine they’re going to share similar qualities. [...] […] How does one develop the quality of fearlessness?  I’ve already talked about this at length on Podcast #8: Overcoming Fear, so if you haven’t already heard that one, give it a listen.  I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about it.  You won’t necessarily agree with me on all points, which is perfectly fine, but it should get you thinking about alternatives to the current way in which you view reality.  The real key is that you must upgrade your understanding of reality from an irrational one that produces irrational fear to a more rational one that produces no fear.  On that podcast I present the model that worked for me (which comes from Buddhism), but I don’t believe that’s the only rational model of reality that makes it possible to transcend fear — I’m sure there are others, but I imagine they’re going to share similar qualities. […]

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