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Stop Looking Down: How to Keep Moving After You Face the Fear

Last week, Corey compared his fear of climbing onto roofs with spending his first seven years emotionally outside Alcoholics Anonymous. He attended meetings and experienced some of recovery’s benefits, but he had not completely stepped into the fellowship. This week, Corey continues that story by asking an important question: What happens after you finally climb the ladder? Taking one courageous action doesn’t guarantee fear will disappear. Real confidence develops when we repeatedly take the...

Show Notes

Last week, Corey compared his fear of climbing onto roofs with spending his first seven years emotionally outside Alcoholics Anonymous. He attended meetings and experienced some of recovery’s benefits, but he had not completely stepped into the fellowship.

This week, Corey continues that story by asking an important question: What happens after you finally climb the ladder?

Taking one courageous action doesn’t guarantee fear will disappear. Real confidence develops when we repeatedly take the next right step—even while fear is still present.

In this episode, Corey discusses staying present, moving from information into experience, finding stability through connection, and refusing to let fear make life’s decisions.

In This Episode

  • Why fear can remain after we take courageous action
  • How focusing on the past or future increases fear
  • The difference between knowing about recovery and participating in it
  • Why confidence follows repeated action
  • How familiar behavior can feel safe even when it is harmful
  • The “three points of contact” that create stability
  • How to identify and take your next right action

Key Takeaway

You don’t need enough courage for the entire journey. You only need enough courage to take the next right step.

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