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005. Fear, Failure, & the Power of Choice | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
005. Fear, Failure, & the Power of Choice | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
005. Fear, Failure, & the Power of Choice | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
Saturday 23rd August 2025
Join Johnny Lawrence as he shares lessons from climbing mountains, tackling fear, failure, and embracing the power of choice.
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Episode Overview
- Making decisions can alleviate stress and anxiety.
- Doing hard things forces your mind and body to collaborate.
- Fear is often just anticipation of future events.
- Facing failure can lead to personal growth.
- Exposing yourself to fears can prevent them from becoming limitations.
"Fear is not real; it's the anticipation of what might happen."
Ever wondered what climbing mountains can teach you about life? In this episode of The Self Development Podcast, Johnny Lawrence takes you on a journey filled with fear, failure, and the power of choice. Johnny shares his experiences from Kilimanjaro and other mountain adventures, revealing the challenges he faced and the profound lessons learned along the way.
He talks about the spiritual peace he finds in the mountains and how altitude sickness became a recurring challenge, teaching him invaluable lessons each time. Johnny dives into his personal battles with fear and indecision during these climbs, emphasising the importance of making decisions—even when they're tough. He recounts a poignant moment in Morocco, watching the sunrise over the Sahara while grappling with altitude sickness and the critical choice of whether to continue climbing or descend.
Through these stories, Johnny highlights how doing hard things forces your mind and body to work together, much like his sons when they unite for a common goal. The episode also explores the idea that fear is often an illusion, a mere anticipation of what might happen. Johnny reflects on his childhood fears and how facing them head-on has helped him grow.
He candidly discusses his experience on Kilimanjaro, where he had to confront his fear of failure and make the tough decision to stop climbing. This choice taught him that failure isn't the end—it's just another step in personal growth. Johnny's tales are both humorous and heartfelt, offering a fresh perspective on embracing life's challenges. If you're seeking inspiration to tackle your own fears or simply want to enjoy an engaging story, this episode is a must-listen.