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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 20 MIN

129: Fear is a Liar

from Do Life Big · host Kathi Reuter

Do you ever feel like fear is calling the shots in your life or business? Like it’s whispering, “You can’t do this,” “What if you fail?” or “Who do you think you are?” Well, guess what? Fear is a LIAR. 👏 It never truly disappears, but here’s the kicker—you don’t have to wait for it to leave to take action. In this week’s episode of Do Life Big, I’m getting real about fear, how it holds us back, and how to crush it so we can break free from survival mode and start living boldly! 👉 Here’s the truth: Fear shows up for everyone. Even the most successful people who look like they’ve got it all together feel the fear—but they don’t let it stop them. Fear doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path; it means you’re on the verge of something amazing. Here’s what we’re diving into this week: 🔥 Why fear doesn’t go away—and why that’s okay!🔥 The survival mode trap (and how to get out of it).🔥 My personal story of staring fear in the face (from teacher to entrepreneur—and beyond!).🔥 How to reframe fear as your green light instead of a stop sign.🔥 A 5-step plan to take action and crush your goals even when fear is present. 💡 Action Step #1: The next time fear pops up, don’t hit the brakes. Hit the gas. 🚦 Let fear remind you that you’re stepping into growth, not danger. 💡 Action Step #2: Reconnect with your big vision. What’s your “why”? What’s that future you’re working so hard to create? When you focus on the long game, fear doesn’t stand a chance. 💡 Action Step #3: Take small, bold actions. Fear shrinks when you move! You’ve got everything you need to start showing fear who’s boss. Remember, it’s not about being fearless; it’s about feeling the fear and going for it anyway. You’re not alone—I’ve been there, and I’m cheering for you every step of the way. Let’s do this together! 💪✨ Hey there! Thanks for listening! ⭐  Help me spread the word about Do Life Big! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories or feed, and tag me @katherinereuter! A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Listen to the Do Life Big Podcast:  Listen on iTunes --> kathireuter.com/itunes Listen on Spotify --> kathireuter.com/spotify Listen on Google Podcasts -->kathireuter.com/googlepodcasts Have a topic you'd like to hear about? Shoot me an email at [email protected]!

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