Ep.#121: Fear Isn’t the Enemy: Unlocking Mental Fitness for Young Leaders with AJ Shavell
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🔥✨ What if fear is not something to avoid but a tool to help us grow? 💪 In this episode, host James McLamb chats with mental fitness coach AJ Shavelle about how fear, especially the fear of failure, affects today’s youth. 😱👊 AJ explains how fear isn’t something to avoid but to understand and use for growth. 🌱 He shares practical tips for parents, teachers, and leaders 👩🏫👨👩👧👦 to help young people face their fears, build resilience, and see failure as a stepping stone. 🏆 They also discuss the pressure of online comparisons 📱 and the importance of focusing on the journey, not just the end goal. 🛤️✨ Tune in for helpful advice on supporting the next generation 🌍 in a tech-driven world! 💻🚀
Connect with AJ Shavell:
X: https://x.com/coachajkings
Website: https://thegrowthcompass.beehiiv.com/
Free Newsletter: https://thegrowthcompass.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:53) Who is AJ Shavell?
(3:42) Understanding fear and how it affects today’s youth
(6:13) The role of technology in amplifying fear and anxiety
(12:30) Fear of failure Vs. Fear of others' opinions (FOPO)
(14:54) Fear of success and fear of disappointment
(17:58) Tips for parents to help children overcome fear
(20:44) Clear, consistent communication and reinforcing the feelings
(25:20) How fear drives success and failure in high achievers
(29:46) How to connect with AJ Shavell and his work
(33:59) Outro
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