Comments on: How to Swim Through Your Fears and Live Bold

By: Lenia

Lenia — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:49:34 +0000

Hi Tess and Jt Clough,

Thank you for this inspiring guest post. Jt, I really enjoyed reading about your struggle with fear. That is a very successful outcome. As far as your question:

“Is there a fear you would like to overcome?”

Yes there is: I am currently trying to create my own company in Greece. Many times I feel losing my trust and goals and I am afraid of failure. Most of times I succeed in putting things into perspective, being appreciative for good things I have in my life…It is not easy but I try to face my fear and I keep going. I know that I need to be patient and I have to insist…

Thank you for sharing with us and for your advice “just do it anyway”…yes I will definitely keep doing that!

Lenia
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By: rob white

rob white — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:55:07 +0000

Well done, JT. Indeed there is something to be said for plunging headlong into things! You have trained your inward self-talk to communicate with all levels of your mind. You have taken control of your inner world talk show radio station. When we can do that, it will give us remarkable results. The mind is meant to serve us. We must not let it control us. When we act with singleness of purpose and waiver not, the whole universe throws itself on our side, and we stand in awe when we see the results that we get.

By: Galen Pearl

Galen Pearl — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:29:49 +0000

You are an awesome person. And I mean awesome in the way it used to be used! I really admire you for plunging in, literally and figuratively. The only thing I can think of that ever made me that afraid was public speaking. I got over it and ended up in a career that had me speaking in front of groups of people for decades!

Now I’m not afraid of very much. Well, except for sharks. Really. But I’ve decided that I can live the rest of my life very successfully without confronting and overcoming that fear. I’m just leaving that one alone!
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By: Jt Clough | Big Island Dog

Jt Clough | Big Island Dog — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:26:14 +0000

Grampa Ken,
What a fabulous story! Life experiences come back in so many good ways. Just when you think why did I go through all of that it turns out there was a big reason!

Mahalo for sharing.

Aloha wags!
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By: Jt Clough | Big Island Dog

Jt Clough | Big Island Dog — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:24:27 +0000

Hi Betsy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Makes my heart sing I have dogs and love them so very much so I have great appreciation for dog paddling, however I’m glad I chose to break through the fear of swimming. It is a wonderful place to live and enjoy each and every day.

Mahalo for checking out the site. My true intention and one I have really put focus on in 2012 is to bring as much inspiration to the world as possible.

Aloha wags!
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By: Grampa Ken

Grampa Ken — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:01:36 +0000

I haven’t had a real swim in very many years. At 77 I don’t have the desire although I cycle and walk regularly. This summer while camping with my son and grandson I slid down a steep bank into 10′-12′ of water. It was a comfortable back paddle to the dock and worth a few laughs – later.

I explained to my grandson that if you learn something like swimming very well when young you will never have fear of doing that any time later in life. So true about most things.
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By: Jt Clough | Big Island Dog

Jt Clough | Big Island Dog — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:38:55 +0000

Mahalo John,
Love the comment “you will have more magic in your life than ever before.” That is so true for me.

There will always be a new challenge and in different areas of my life. Having done this one has helped greatly with all of that and now when I can help others to see a new picture of walking through a fear it’s even more magical!
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By: John Sherry

John Sherry — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:28:51 +0000

Superduper story JT – you’ve showed and proved that if you face your fears head on and stare them down, they will blink first. A fear is merely a fantasy inside out and when you conquer them you will have more magic in your life than ever before. In fact, things will go swimmingly! May the tide always turn in your favour my friend. Gosdpeed!
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By: Katrina@AdvantageforCats

Katrina@AdvantageforCats — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:24:08 +0000

Hello, there is a place in Southern Lake Michigan where they allow you to swim with the dolphins once you are an accomplished swimmer. There is also whale watching. They are in Lower Shores, Michigan. There are directions on the website.
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By: Betsy at Zen Mama

Betsy at Zen Mama — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:06:54 +0000

Jt,
I really enjoyed reading about your struggle with fear. I’ve been dog paddling since I was about 6 but I’ve never had to guts to be in a race yet. So, I can sympathize but with a different type of fear. What a wonderful place to live and train. Looking forward to checking out your site.

Thanks Tess, for featuring such an interesting story!
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