Podcast Summary: The Official BNI Podcast – Episode 883: Fear Forward
Introduction
In Episode 883 of The Official BNI Podcast, titled "Fear Forward," host Priscilla Rice welcomes Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, to discuss overcoming fears in professional life. Dr. Misner is joined by a special guest, Dr. Odie, the founder of Inspired Results and co-author of Work Your Network with the Four Cs. The episode delves into understanding and conquering fears that hinder business growth and personal development.
Guests Introduction
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Priscilla Rice (00:00 – 00:49): Opens the episode from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California, and introduces Dr. Ivan Misner.
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Dr. Ivan Misner (00:05 – 00:55): Highlights his role and introduces Dr. Odie, emphasizing his extensive experience as a chiropractor, coach, and speaker.
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Dr. Odie (00:55 – 01:43): Expresses gratitude for the invitation and briefly touches upon his background, including his collaboration with Dr. Misner on the book Work Your Network with the Four Cs.
Main Discussion: Fear Forward
Understanding Fear in Business (01:55 – 03:26)
Dr. Odie initiates the conversation by identifying a common issue: many professionals tend to avoid addressing their fears directly. Instead, they focus on other tasks and goals, neglecting the underlying fears that could potentially propel them to the next level in their careers.
Dr. Odie (02:16): "We've been taught that the fundamental human fear is fear of the unknown. And I believe it's totally antiquated and I mean, it's totally inaccurate. It's really what's holding people back."
Reframing Fear: Known vs. Unknown (03:26 – 04:15)
Dr. Misner introduces his concept of "frozen by fear or focused by fear," emphasizing that being focused by fear leads to greater success. Dr. Odie agrees and elaborates on the misconception that fear stems from the unknown. Instead, he argues that fear is often rooted in past experiences—the known—rather than the uncertain future.
Dr. Odie (03:58): "We're afraid of the known, and the known is our past. So what we're really afraid of is actually running into yesterday, tomorrow."
Real-Life Example: Overcoming Fear (04:16 – 06:28)
Dr. Odie shares a compelling story about an entrepreneur struggling with health issues and fear related to not being able to have a child. By addressing her underlying fear of resembling her mother, Dr. Odie was able to help her overcome her fears, leading to the alleviation of her physical symptoms and eventually, the birth of her child.
Dr. Misner (06:17): "That’s powerful. That’s really powerful."
Three Steps to Overcoming Fear (07:00 – 08:07)
Dr. Odie outlines a three-step process to confront and overcome fears:
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Break the Existing Paradigm: Recognize that fear is not of the unknown but of the known—primarily rooted in past experiences.
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Inventory Your Fears: Document both conscious and unconscious fears. This can include fears disguised as stress, struggles, or challenges.
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Rewrite Your Story: Change the narrative you tell yourself. By becoming the producer and director of your own "movie," you can alter your perception and diminish fear.
Dr. Odie (07:00): "Step one is realize that what we're afraid of is not the mystery of tomorrow, it's the history of yesterday."
Additional Insights and Upcoming Projects (08:07 – 11:36)
Dr. Odie discusses his current project—a documentary inspired by the concepts discussed in the podcast. Notable figures like Brian Tracy and John Demartini are onboard, along with Dr. Misner, highlighting the collaborative effort to spread the message of overcoming fear.
Dr. Misner (10:13): "I just agreed to be part of the movie as well."
Dr. Odie encourages listeners to actively list and identify their fears, both obvious and hidden, to begin the process of overcoming them.
Dr. Odie (11:27): "Make a list because that's where it stands."
Conclusion
The episode concludes with final thoughts from Dr. Odie and Dr. Misner, emphasizing the transformative power of addressing and overcoming fears. Listeners are encouraged to visit the movie website inspired.movie for more information and to engage with the upcoming documentary.
Notable Quotes
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Dr. Odie (02:16): "We've been taught that the fundamental human fear is fear of the unknown. And I believe it's totally antiquated and I mean, it's totally inaccurate. It's really what's holding people back."
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Dr. Misner (03:26): "You either get frozen by fear or focused by fear."
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Dr. Odie (07:00): "Step one is realize that what we're afraid of is not the mystery of tomorrow, it's the history of yesterday."
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Dr. Odie (11:27): "Just make a list because that's where it stands."
Additional Resources
- Documentary Website: inspired.movie
- Dr. Odie's Contact: info@doctorod.com
- Book Reference: Work Your Network with the Four Cs by Dr. Ivan Misner and Dr. Odie
Final Thoughts
Episode 883 of The Official BNI Podcast offers invaluable insights into overcoming fears that impede professional and personal growth. By understanding the true source of fear and implementing actionable steps to address it, listeners can "Fear Forward" and unlock their full potential.