033 What If The Worst Never Happens?
Why Most of What We Fear Never Actually Happens
In this solo episode of theMangoTimes, I explore a topic that can cripple us and keep us from moving forward. This isn’t a discussion about the irrational fears of the impossible. On this episode we dive into a discussion about the fear of all things possible.
The fear of failure. The fear of what your critics may say. The fear of being scene as an impostor or a fake. This episode is a call to stop living under the shadow of imagined disasters and start living in the clarity of what’s real.
With help from a few classic movie clips (We Bought a Zoo and The Pursuit of Happyness), I will unpack how fear distorts our stories—and how to take courageous action even when the possible feels paralyzing.
If you're feeling stuck, scared, or unsure about your next step, this episode is for you.
Don’t let fear write your script.
LINKS:
Smartless Podcast
Pretty Sure I Can Fly Podcast
The Bible for Normal People
The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
theMangoTimes Episode 16 - It’s Okay To Fail
Shows Recommended on this Episode:
Hacks and The Righteous Gemstones both on HBO MAX
Ludwig on Britbox
Music used in this episode:
NONE
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