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Overcome Your Fear with Tim Ferriss + an audio clip to walk you through your fear

According to Tim Ferriss, fear is a driver. It drives us. It drives us from not doing the things we want. Things that are critical to our development and success.

Fear can interfere with people who are creative and entrepreneurial from taking the shots necessary in order to have their work recognized or business noticed. 

In order to create great work you must be willing to stumble. Fear is normally the driver that prevents us from taking shots and stumbling. 

Ferriss believes the way to overcome your fear is by redefining it. His definition of fear is an "irreversible negative outcome". Now this is really important to understand... fear should be defined as... "an irreversible negative outcome."

We must define fear as something that we CAN NOT turn around. Something that is permanent in existence. 

Typical what we fear is only our imagination creating worst case scenarios. It exists only inside the realm of our minds.

"People fail to reach their goals because they are poorly defined. People fail to overcome fear because it's poorly defined." - Tim Ferriss

Anytime Ferriss has been in a situation where he has been fearful, paralyzed or indecisive he resorts back to the following recipe:

1. Draw out in extreme detail all the specific worst case scenarios. Make it high definition and as real as possible. Don't spare any details.
2. Now imagine what can you do to prevent those scenarios? Write out every single possibility and scenario that you can think of to prevent that from happening.
3. Assuming the worst case scenario does came true, what can you do to reverse or minimize the damage from that scenario.

Most of the time, we're held back by fear because its a dark nebulous fantasy. Once you define your worst case scenario, you realize the worst case scenario is nearly never as bad as you imagined. We simply make it out to be terrible inside our own head.

Normally the worst case scenario means going back to a place where you had a little more stability, certainty or living below your usual standard of living for a short period of time.

Ferriss explanation of this can be found on the Chase Jarvis LIVE. Jump to 2 minutes and 45 seconds in the interview to hear Chase Jarvis ask Tim about his explanation of fear.

If you don't know who Chase Jarvis is I highly recommend you explore his show as he's had a remarkable list of guests like Macklemore and the author or Rich Dad, Poor Dad Guy Kawasaki just to name drop a couple.

Also I've created an audio clip to walk you through this exercise. I'm trying to remove any barriers you may have from not doing it.

All you need is a space to work through the exercise, a way to listen to the clip and a place to write out the answers to each part. You can use a scrap piece of paper, journal, your phone, anything will do. 

Because if there is something you fear in life, its probably a clear indication of what you must do next. The things we fear can be our greatest teachers. They contain the most valuable information and can easily become our biggest accomplishments in life.

If you have any doubt, check out Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle is the Way. The clip is below.

Subscribe to 'Your Next Chapter" to get the latest clips and podcasts or visit my website to learn more ways to create a life you love.

I can be reached on Twitter @filipsierpinski if you want to connect.

Here to see you succeed,

Filip

Eating Healthy with Nutritionist Valerie Piccitto

On this episode you will hear from Valerie Piccitto who is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Culinary Nutrition Expert, health blogger and recipe developer. She is passionate about food, obsessive about clean skincare and has a zeal for healthy living.

Valerie will provide you with insights to eating healthy and how to make your diet a positive impact on your life.

Her blog is full of healthy recipes she develops and pictures of the food she makes. I highly recommend checking out the Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Mac & 'Cheese' or the Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pie (who said eating healthy is boring?).

Picture of Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Mac & ‘Cheese’

To learn more about Valerie I recommend visiting her website or finding her on Instagram or Twitter @valeriepiccitto. She can also be found on Facebook at Valerie Piccitto Nutritionist.

The Down and Dirty - What You Can Takeaway from This Podcast

1:10 - What inspired Valerie to get into nutrition and eating healthy?

3:15 - Why morning routines are important.

5:15 - What she recommends to all her female clients to eat.

6:40 - One of the foods people don't get enough of into their day.

9:45 - I ask Val how she selects food and the decision making process about the food she puts into her body.

12:30 - Val's secret ingredient.

14:30 - Is caffeine a good way to boost your energy levels? Find some healthy ways to boost your energy levels.

18:07 - A question from one of the viewers. If someone has undergone significant weight lose recently and is looking to continue losing weight but wants to maintain energy levels to fuel working out, what should their meal plan look like?

19:35 - The food to eat before you go out drinking.

21:15 - Val's perspective on making changes in your diet and the process she recommends to her clients.

25:00 - Hangover cures.

Books, movies, nutrients and other things mentioned in the podcast:

• Nutritional Yeast - one of the ingredients that Val recommends during the podcast and can be found on Amazon here
• Spirulina - natural algae powder that is incredibly high in protein and a good source of antioxidants, B-vitamins and other nutrients. To learn more about spirulina check out this blog post here.
• The Power of Habit - one of the best books I've read on creating new habits
• Spoonk Mat
• Food INC - a documentary that examines the food we eat. I was able to find the full movie on YouTube
• Food Matters - a 2008 documentary that examines how the food we eat can help or hurt our health.
• Cowspiracy - a 2014 documentary that looks at the impact cattle is having on the environment. It's available to watch on NetFlix
• Fat Sick & Nearly Dead - a documentary about Joe Cross, a man is 310lbs and his journey back to healthy living
• The Hormone Diet - a book Val is currently re-reading
• Chlorella Tablets - natural supplement that boosts your energy, supports fat loss and helps detox heavy metals like lead and mercury from your body, is also the cousin to spirulina.

If you enjoyed this podcast do subscribe on the Apple Store to "Your Next Chapter" or visit my website www.filipsierpinski.com to find more ways to get inspired to improve aspects of your life.

Life Changing Events, Biking Around North America and the Value of Kindness

Brock Tully has published 9 books, has biked almost 50,000 km on 3 North American tours and is the Co-Founder of the Kindness Foundation of Canada. Brock is a terrific public speaker who has spoken at schools and in front of numerous organizations.

He is also the Co-Founder of Kindness Rocks in Schools which is a program meant to prevent bullying and abuse in public schools. 

In this episode we get into Brock's story and what triggered him to bike around North America. Brock talks about the value of this journey and how it possibly saved his life, along with allowing him to discover who he was. 

We get into Brock's path and purpose - kindness. I ask Brock how he feels his work has affected others and about the 6 books (5 'Reflections' books & "The Great Gift...for somone special") of inspiritational thoughts that he's created. We also get into Kindness Rocks in Schools, a program that Brock is starting to dedicate more time and energy to again.

This podcast runs just a little over 27 minutes. You can learn more about Brock at www.brocktully.com. Brock has also recently started an instagram account with his beautiful words of inspiration which you can follow @kindnesscentral.

"Deep down we're all the same. We've all been hurt and have the same fears. We're not alone. That's so empowering because when we know that, we have the power and courage to grow." - Brock Tully

Turn Your Passion Into Profit with Justin Brokop

On this episode I have Justin Brokop who is a leadership consultant who works with individuals to turn passion into profit. 

At the age of fourteen Justin approached his grade 9 health teacher and said "I don't think what you're teaching is of value to us." His teacher instantly challenged him and asked him what he would teach. The next day Justin gave a 50 minute presentation to his classmates on the 8th Habit by Stephen Covey and his future in helping people find their voice had begun.

In this podcast Justin shares firsthand the story of approaching his teacher at the age of fourteen and then the challenge of growing his business even when he was barely getting by. We talk about the value of understanding your "why" and how pressure can be a good thing that can push you into the direction you desire. 

If you have a passion and have been looking for a way to make it your reality, this podcast is a great starting point.

To learn more about Justin, visit his website at www.justinbrokop.com or contact him via email at justin@justinbrokop.com. For anyone who may be interested in working with Justin he offers a complimentary session to begin.

Notable Sections in this Podcast

5:00 - What stops people from pursing their passion.

7:40 - How people show up differently when they are under pressure. When something is a far away dream we may lack the motivation to achieve it. Part of achieving your dream is putting yourself under pressure to motivate you or having a deep understanding of your "why" to move you forward.

8:50 - People are either motivated by money or their vision.

10:15 - The Birkman Method. The assessment Justin does with all his clients to understand their motivation and how they react under pressure. You can find it for free on his website. 

21:38 - The value of your network. Yes people like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs dropped out of university but they had great social circles around them.

24:35 - It's a lot easier to survive and work at a job you don't care for than figure out why you're here

31:00 - We all have passion and purpose. We just have to put in the work and action to find it. 

How to Successfully Increase Communication in Intimate Relationships

On this episode I have Michael Muscari who is an entrepreneur, master NLP practioner and is currently obtaining his Reology certificate.

Michael has participated on several retreats with Jake and Hannah Eagle who are the founders of Reology – a practice aimed at improving communication and intimacy between human beings.

Throughout the podcast, Michael and I discuss various topics around communication and relationships. This podcast will provide you with valuable insights into communication that can be applied at work, your family, friends and in intimate relationships.

Through a heightened awareness to how we interpret our day to day events and the way we communicate with others, we can begin shifting our lives into a richer and healthier place. This is one of my favourite podcasts to date which you can notice by the long notable section.

Mike and Krystal run one-on-one workshops to help improve communication amongst couples. Mike can be found on Facebook @ Michael Muscari.

Notable Sections in the Podcast 

3:10 – A 7 day personal growth retreat - Mike’s first Reology lab experience

7:45 – How to communicate more effectively with others

8:00 – Making meaning of our lives & making meaning of reality 

10:20 – How Mike and Krystal effectively manage disagreements in their relationship – a concrete example

12:45 – Effective communication begins by talking about yourself, how you feel instead of projecting how you feel onto someone

13:00 – Mindfulness practice for speaking 

20:20 – The importance of having boundaries and agreements

21:20 – How much time do you guys spend on your agreements and what’s important for each other?

22:45 – "I want a partner who will motivate me, someone who will fuel me."

24:00 – Dating at first should be fun little adventure interviews. Essentially you’re getting to know whether you want to commit being in a more serious relationship with them. Once you know it’s going to be more serious, then you can start making these agreements.

26:40 – How do you bring up agreements and boundaries in your current relationship, that is starting to get a little more serious but you haven’t created any boundaries yet? How can you do this in a way that is light hearted and won’t scare your partner away?

29:30 – How much time do you spend on defining your boundaries?

29:35 – "Usually right up front everyone is working really hard on boundaries. As time goes by, we forget and we need reminders, we need constant work on these things."

29:45 – Making agreements and boundaries isn’t a one time deal. Mike and Krystal review their agreements once a month. Open communication is key to a happy relationship.

31:00 – How Mike and Krystal deal with disconnection

32:45 – “The longer that we go without talking about what’s bothering us, the more fuel that problem gets, the more internal it gets, the bigger that problem becomes.”

34:45 – Ask for what you want. We can’t expect others to be mind readers. We have to ask for what we want.

37:45 – “Most problems reside in the past or the future. Very few exist in the moment. Most problems are stories we’re telling ourselves.”

38:05 – How do you find your ideal partner? 

Like what you heard? Check out more at Your Next Chapter on the iTunes store or at www.filipsierpinski.com.

How to Handle Your Critics & Naysayers with Erin Hogue

Erin Hogue is a professional photographer who lives in Whistler, BC who's work has been featured in Snowboarder Magazine, Transworld Snowboarding, Transworld Snowboarding, The Ski Journal and Pleasure to list a few. In this episode we cover Erin's journey into sports photography and how she's been able to turn her passion into a career.

This episode certainly has an unintentional theme... Erin has had to learn to silence her critics. By following her own intuition and passion, Erin has turned her life into a constant adventure. She consistently gets to ride up mountains on her snowmobile, explore beautiful terrain and photographs some of the world's best skiers and snowboarders.

We start the podcast by digging into why Erin chose photography. At the midway point, we jump into resourcefulness and what Erin has done to make her photo career work. Near the end, we get into the day to day life of a photographer through her trip to Alaska and wrap up by getting back into silencing your critics.

Notable Sections in this Podcast

1:10 - At what point did you know you wanted to get into photography?

6:10 - Erin on handling your critics... "I just had to ignore it... No one ever told me that being a photographer was a good idea, no one ever said, you should do this, this is a great idea. I think you just kind of get used to it, and just expect people to be like no you can't do that. You get used to it, that you don't even notice it."

10:02 - Girls don't sled.

14:50 - "You just have to make something out of nothing sometimes."

18:50 - Erin goes to Alaska.

22:51 - A typical day in the life of a snowboard and skiing photographer (Alaska style).

27:23 - The Devil's Garage

30:20 - "Don't listen to anyone that tells you can't do it. If you want to do something just do it. It's not going to be easy. No part of it is easy but it ends up being worth it. I can't picture my life any other way even though it's not easy."

Erin can be found on Instagram @erinhogue or check out her new website at www.erinhogue.com.

Rob Dyer - Founder of Skate4Cancer

On this episode I have Rob Dyer as my guest. Rob is the founder of Skate4Cancer and has completed 4 cross country skateboarding marathons in his life. He's skateboarded from Los Angeles to Toronto, across Canada, across France and across New Zealand. 

Rob does this all in the name of cancer prevention and awareness. Throughout his days, he's partnered with organizations like Princess Margaret Hospital and Wellspring to fight back against cancer.

In high school, Rob lost his mom, two grandmas and a friend to cancer in a relatively short period of time. This pain inspired him to take action.

"The initial idea came from people in my life going through cancer. So often when we think about diseases like AIDs and cancer, and we feel they are larger than us."

Over the last 12 years Rob has been able to create a community for people battling with cancer and lending support to the friends and families of cancer victims. He's inspired thousands of people and supported many more along the way.

Currently as you read this, Rob is biking from Toronto to New Orleans to raise money for Wellspring, an organization he works with dearly and proudly supports. Rob has reached 95% of his fundraising goal and could use our help to surpass it! Today is the last day he will be accepting donations.

We start off the podcast by talking about what inspired Skate4Cancer. The first 25 minutes is a discussion about his skateboarding marathons and the lessons he's learned from them. 

At the 25 minute mark, we talk about the value of giving back to other human beings and if Rob will do Skate4Cancer for the rest of his life. We wrap up the podcast by talking about Wellspring and his current project, the bike ride from Toronto to New Orleans.

Notable Sections in the Podcast

2:10 - Where Skate4Cancer began. Rob didn't want cancer, a disease that so many people feel powerless about, to have power over his life. So he did what he knew best and started skateboarding. 

11:50 - "We put our dreams into small boxes and it we don't make it we say it's a failure."

15:45 - Rob's view on overcoming obstacles and how there is no one set method to overcome all the obstacles we will face in life. Each one is unique and will come with its own set of difficulties that we will have to courageously face dead on.

27:00 - Rob on giving... "It's an addictive thing. It's something as humans that is built into us. It's what makes us human is being able to affect the lives of others... it's what we're meant to do."

Rob can be found on Instagram @ robdyerS4C

 

Eating Right & Using Your Passion with Phil Wittmer

On my first podcast I have Phil Wittmer as my guest who is a holistic health and fitness trainer. Phil has worked with athletes from the NHL, CFL and is regarded as one of the top personal trainers in Vancouver.

We begin the podcast by talking about what fueled Phil to become a personal trainer and the passion behind successful careers. Around the mid-way point we jump into eating right and Phil wraps up with some inspiring words...

"When people are consistent and determined, even when it's tough and they get through those times, those are the people who are succeed... It's the people who show up even when they don't want to show up... That's what pays off. The consistency, the determination at the end of the day will show up for you"

If that quote reasonates with you, check out the podcast for more tidbits from Phil.

Phil is launching a new website this fall with great content on holistic health. The site will be live at www.philipwittmer.com in the coming months. 

In the meantime, Phil can be found on instagram @phil_wittmer or contacted via email at info@wittmerperformance.com.