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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 31 MIN

Episode #4: Fear is a Liar – STOP LETTING IT MAKE YOUR DECISIONS!

from Tell Your Truth! · host Shamika Brown-Upshaw

Let’s be real—fear has been running your life long enough. You call it timing. Strategy. “Being smart.” But deep down, you know the truth: You’ve been stalling. Shrinking. Playing it safe. This episode? It’s your wake-up call. If you’ve ever said: “I’m just waiting for the right moment…” “What if I fail?” “She’s already doing it—who would listen to me?” “I’ll go for it once I feel ready…” …then fear is calling the shots. But it doesn’t have to anymore. Inside this power-packed episode, Shamika pulls the mask off fear—exposing how it shows up in your mindset, your habits, and even your so-called logic. You’ll learn how to move despite fear, rewire your nervous system for courage, and finally make the decisions your next level is begging for. And the story she shares? It’s one decision that changed everything. Her career. Her marriage. Her family. Her legacy. All of it—on the other side of a “yes” she almost didn’t say. ✨ This episode will call you higher—and challenge every excuse you’ve been making to stay stuck. Takeaways Fear runs the show for way too many of us. Fear will always be present, but it has no voice unless you hand it the mic. Procrastination is fear pretending to be strategy. Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's moving despite of it. Your next chapter might be hiding behind fear. Awareness is powerful, but it's not enough; action is required. Fear loves to keep you stuck in thinking mode. You have no idea what's waiting for you on the other side of your yes. Gratitude can disrupt fear and shift your energy. The power you're looking for is already in you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fear and Its Impact 05:32 Understanding the Disguises of Fear 11:14 Recognizing Fear's Role in Growth 16:41 Personal Story: Overcoming Fear in Career Decisions 23:51 The Power of Decision Over Fear 29:41 Actionable Strategies to Combat Fear Affirmation of the Week: “I see the fear. I feel the fear. But I will not follow the fear. My next level requires courage, because I refuse to let comfort kill my calling.” Links Book A Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call and finally get clear on what’s holding you back—so you can stop spinning your wheels and start moving in the direction you know you’re meant to go. https://calendly.com/sparklifeplanning/30min Head Game Wraps — because you’ve got to get your mind (and your crown) right: headgamewraps.etsy.com

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