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Breaking through fear isn't about facing it head-on but looking past it to focus completely on your goals. Fears lose their power when we recognize them as False Experiences Appearing Real, giving us the courage to achieve what once seemed impossible.

• Fear is not the problem - letting fear stop you is
• Admiral Farragut's "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" mentality shows how to rise above chaos
• Fears are often "deer pretending to be wolves" - rarely as dangerous as we imagine
• Focus past the obstacle like martial artists breaking boards, not on the obstacle itself
• Common fears include criticism, poverty, failure, and even success
• Fear causes procrastination and paralysis, but we can choose not to let it control our future
• Success doesn't change who you fundamentally are, it amplifies your existing character
• Even worst-case scenarios like bankruptcy can become stepping stones to greater achievement

Your dream is more important than other people's opinions. Those affected by you reaching your goals matter more than those who criticize you. Head to terrielfosum.com to pick up your free gifts and learn more about breaking through your comfort zones.

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We explore the eight crucial factors that hold people back from achieving their goals and how to break free from these restraints. Using the space shuttle launch as a powerful metaphor, this episode reveals how even with tremendous potential, small obstacles can prevent us from soaring to our full potential.

• Powerful space shuttle metaphor: 16 million horsepower held back by just eight relatively small bolts
• Terry's background growing up in America's poorest city and overcoming significant personal challenges
• Identification of the eight factors that kill people's dreams and aspirations
• Strategies to help listeners identify their personal restraints and break free
• Recommendation to take notes during the series and complete all exercises for maximum benefit
• Suggestion to listen multiple times to absorb different insights at different life stages

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Terry shares powerful strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking by shifting focus from yourself to your message and the impact it can make on others. He reveals how accessing your most powerful emotional states and connecting deeply to your cause creates confident, influential speaking experiences.

• Public speaking is a critical skill for career success, helping Terry rise through military ranks and achieve business success
• The fear of public speaking stems from focusing on yourself instead of your message's impact
• Everyone has already demonstrated passionate speaking in personal moments of emotion
• It's not about being a "great speaker" but about getting people to take action
• Captain Scott's transformation story: from terrified presenter to commanding speaker in 15 minutes
• The "power state" technique: accessing your most confident memory before speaking
• Speaking success comes from connecting emotionally to your cause, not perfection
• People remember how you made them feel, not your exact words
• Your ideas deserve to be shared with the world - stop holding them back

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