3398: Most Sharks are Actually Just Dolphins or Seals AND How Do You Eat an Elephant? by Joel of 5AMJoel

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🗓️ 21 November 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3398: Joel from 5AMJoel.com shares how facing fears - like surfing in the dark with imagined "sharks" around can mirror the anxiety of stepping into new situations, from big life changes to intimidating jobs. By confronting fear and pushing forward, we often find support, beauty, and accomplishment in unexpected places. His advice? Embrace discomfort, tackle challenges one small step at a time, and recognize that most “sharks” are just harmless illusions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://5amjoel.com/sharks/ & https://5amjoel.com/how-do-you-eat-an-elephant/ Quotes to ponder: "The universe is not against you. Most ‘sharks’ are just dolphins and seals." "Run towards the stuff that scares the shit out of you. Recognize your fear, respect it, then move forward anyway." "How do you eat an elephant? 1 bite at a time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:56.8	Most sharks are actually just dolphins or seals.
1:01.0	And how do you eat an elephant?
1:03.9	Both by Joel of 5am.jole.com.
1:06.8	And I'm Justin Mollick reading articles to you every day to help you live a more meaningful and positive life, and this time I have two shorter posts, so with that, let's get right to them,
1:16.8	and start optimizing your life.
1:22.9	Most sharks are actually just dolphins or seals by Joel of 5am.jole.com.
1:31.0	Most of my surf sessions are between 5 and 7 a.m.
1:35.6	The conditions are perfect, there are no crowds, and it's a great way to start the day.
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