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How to STOP Living in Fear and Find Your Purpose in Life | Ryan Holiday

How to STOP Living in Fear and Find Your Purpose in Life | Ryan Holiday

Episode 1236 Published 1 year ago
Description

Fear is quietly running your life—and it’s holding you back from the purpose and success you deserve. In this episode, we revisit Dave chatting with one of the keynote speakers for the Biohacking Conference 2025, Ryan Holiday, the bestselling author of Courage Is Calling, to tackle the one thing standing between you and your potential: fear. 

Why should you listen? Because fear is the root cause of procrastination, self-doubt, and the endless excuses that keep you stuck. Ryan reveals why courage isn’t just about bravery—it’s about making the hard choices that align with your purpose, even when the stakes are high. 

Drawing on powerful examples from history and modern life, Ryan explains how fear can be transformed into a catalyst for action and why embracing discomfort is the key to unlocking true freedom. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by uncertainty, this episode will give you the tools and perspective to take control, face your fears, and create the life you’re meant to live. 


Why This Episode Matters: 

• You’ll discover how fear sneaks into your decisions—and how to stop it 

• Learn why courage is the ultimate skill for success and fulfillment 

• Get actionable advice to break through self-imposed limits 

• Understand the psychology of fear and how to use it as fuel 

• Hear real-life stories of people who overcame fear to achieve greatness 


Resources:  

2025 Biohacking Conferencehttps://biohackingconference.com/2025 

Ryan Holiday’s Website – https://ryanholiday.net 

Daily Stoic Website – https://dailystoic.com/ 

Ryan Holiday’s Book: Courage Is Calling – https://a.co/d/czEfCXC 

Ryan Holiday’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday 

Danger Coffeehttps://dangercoffee.com 

Dave Asprey’s Websitehttps://daveasprey.com 

Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harderhttps://daveasprey.com/books 

Dave Asprey’s Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/daveasprey 

Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Livehttps://www.ourupgradecollective.com 

Own an Upgrade Labshttps://ownanupgradelabs.com 

Upgrade Labshttps://upgradelabs.com 

40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancementhttps://40yearsofzen.com 


Sponsors 

-Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. 

-Pendulum | Go to https://pendulumlife.com/ and use code Asprey20

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