Today we have a guest that I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to speak with. His name is Patrick Sweeney. He is the author of Fear is Fuel, and a keynote speaker that Inc. Magazine has called “One of the world’s most interesting people”. He is a cancer survivor, a father, and a philanthropist. Patrick spent 6 years interviewing and learning from three dozen of the world’s top neuroscientists on how fear and the act of overcoming it, creates changes in the brain. He took all that knowledge and put it into his book, Fear is Fuel. Patrick’s mission, in both his writing and his speaking engagements, is to teach people how to make decisions based on opportunity rather than fear, and how courage is the key to unlocking growth, happiness, success and fulfillment.

I have little doubt that after listening to this episode you will understand why I felt so fortunate to have someone of Patrick’s stature and with his world class resume of coaching, speaking and leading as a guest on the Essential Strength Podcast. After we stopped recording I told Patrick that based on our conversation, I wished I was the CEO of a large organization just so that I could book him to lead a weekend course and continue learning how to face my fears and cultivate greater levels of courage! Patrick’s story is a testament to what each and every human being is capable of when they stop allowing fear to dictate their decision making, step out of the realm of doubt and negative self-talk, and step into a life of opportunity, self-empowerment and endless potential. Even if Patrick had stopped after earning his pilots license after a lifelong fear of flying, that would have been enough to inspire anyone. What he has done since is proof that once you decide to live a courageous life, there is no limit to what you can achieve.

Connect with Patrick

• On Instagram - HERE
• On Twitter - HERE
• Learn more about Patrick's Biography - HERE
• Order your copy of Fear is Fuel - HERE

Your Action Plan

In keeping with Patrick’s work, I would ask each of you to identify a fear that is long standing, and that is holding you back from a personal or professional goal. Write down that fear, and admit it to someone close to you. A partner, a parent, a close friend or a trusted colleague. Commit to both yourself, and this person, that you will create a plan to overcome this fear at the earliest possible opportunity. And if you still need extra motivation or proof that you can overcome your fear, well, I know of a book that just might be the thing you’re looking for.

That’s in for this week on the Essential Strength Podcast. Until next time, we with you STRENGTH and GOOD HEALTH.