Fear is not the guardian of your limitations, but the herald of your expansion,

appearing at the threshold of every door that leads to a larger version of yourself.

And that is the thought for today.

Welcome to Seven Good Minutes. I'm Clyde Lee Dennis. Thanks for joining me for what I believe will be seven of the most enriching minutes of your day.

In today's episode of Seven Good Minutes, we talk about overcoming fear and unlocking your potential. Enjoy.

There's a moment in every person's life when they stand at the edge of their comfort zone,

looking out at the vast landscape of their potential.

In that moment, two voices compete for attention.

One whispers of all the amazing things that could happen if you take that step forward,

while the other shouts warnings about everything that could happen if you take that step forward, while the other shouts warnings

about everything that could go wrong. That second voice, the voice of fear, has kept more dreams

locked away, more talents buried, and more potential unrealized than any external obstacle

ever could mize. But what if I told you that fear doesn't have to be your prison warden?

What if it could become your guide to the very experiences

that will unlock your greatest potential?

By the end of this episode, you'll understand the true nature of fear,

why it shows up when you're on the verge of growth,

and most importantly, you'll have practical strategies for transforming fear from a barrier into a bridge toward the life you're meant to live.

Let's start by understanding what fear really is.

Fear is not your enemy. It's your nervous system's attempt to keep you safe.

For thousands of years, fear helped our ancestors survive by alerting them to genuine dangers.

The problem is that our modern brains can't distinguish between a saber-toothed tiger and a job interview,

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