“When Fear Says Stop — and You Start Anyway”
💬 Episode Summary
Every time you try to do something new, that little voice shows up — the one that whispers, “What if it doesn’t work?” or “What if you make a fool of yourself again?”
In this episode of Feeling a Bit Keen, Shawn gets real about that inner resistance — the quiet fear that freezes progress — and how he’s learning to turn it into fuel. From building a small Facebook group into the growing AI for the Blind community, to creating a full-scale home for learning, connecting, and teaching AI, Shawn shares what happens when fear meets purpose.
And here’s the twist: sometimes AI itself can help you unpack those fears. You’ll hear a practical exercise you can try with your favorite AI model — not to generate content, but to start an honest conversation with yourself.
This isn’t about fighting fear.
It’s about listening to it, learning from it, and leading yourself forward.
🧭 Key Takeaways
Fear never disappears — it just changes its disguise.
You can use AI as a self-reflection partner, not just a productivity tool.
Real growth starts when you thank your fear instead of fighting it.
Progress isn’t proof you’re fearless — it’s proof you showed up anyway.
🛠 Try This
Open your favorite AI tool and type:
> “Every time I try to do something new, I can’t.”
> Then let the conversation unfold.
> Listen to what comes up — it might surprise you.
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Remember:
> Fear is part of the story —
> but it doesn’t get to write the ending.
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