Name: Smash fear, learn anything
Uploaded: 2009-04-15T11:43:00Z
Duration: 16 min 4 s
Description: From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything.

Tim Ferriss: Smash fear, learn anything

Smash fear, learn anything

From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything.

Breakthrough learning often begins by confronting personal fears and questioning long-held assumptions. After a near-drowning as a child, a two-week experiment transformed swimming from a source of terror into a source of pride. Whether tackling language barriers or mastering tango, applying analytical thinking to intimidating challenges can unlock rapid progress. The key lies in asking, 'What’s the worst that can happen?' and treating fear as a guide, not a barrier.