Ep.#121: Fear Isn’t the Enemy: Unlocking Mental Fitness for Young Leaders with AJ Shavell

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

🔥✨ What if fear is not something to avoid but a tool to help us grow? 💪 In this episode, host James McLamb chats with mental fitness coach AJ Shavelle about how fear, especially the fear of failure, affects today’s youth. 😱👊 AJ explains how fear isn’t something to avoid but to understand and use for growth. 🌱 He shares practical tips for parents, teachers, and leaders 👩‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 to help young people face their fears, build resilience, and see failure as a stepping stone. 🏆 They also discuss the pressure of online comparisons 📱 and the importance of focusing on the journey, not just the end goal. 🛤️✨ Tune in for helpful advice on supporting the next generation 🌍 in a tech-driven world! 💻🚀

Connect with AJ Shavell:
X: https://x.com/coachajkings

Website: https://thegrowthcompass.beehiiv.com/

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Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:53) Who is AJ Shavell?

(3:42) Understanding fear and how it affects today’s youth

(6:13) The role of technology in amplifying fear and anxiety

(12:30) Fear of failure Vs. Fear of others' opinions (FOPO)

(14:54) Fear of success and fear of disappointment

(17:58) Tips for parents to help children overcome fear

(20:44) Clear, consistent communication and reinforcing the feelings

(25:20) How fear drives success and failure in high achievers

(29:46) How to connect with AJ Shavell and his work

(33:59) Outro