You're Only Born with Two Fears—How to Let Go of the Rest

Oct 28

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Humans are born with only two innate fears—falling and loud noises—all other fears are learned over time. Since these additional fears aren't part of our original wiring, we have the power to unlearn them. We can choose to let go of our fear and trust in our ability to grow beyond them.

Instead of letting fear guide you, rather, trust in your potential to grow beyond it.

Did you know that humans are born with only two innate fears?

The fear of falling and the fear of loud noises.

That's it.

You know what’s not on the list? The fear of failing. The fear of public speaking. The fear of looking bad. The fear of difficult conversations. The fear of telling the truth. Even the fear of dying isn’t on the list.

All these fears—and any others you might add—aren't part of our original wiring. At some point, likely in childhood, we started to trust these fears.

But here's the good news: If these fears began somewhere, they can also end somewhere. We have the power to trace these uncomfortable feelings back to their origins. And instead of placing our trust in fear, we can choose to trust in our potential. We can believe in our capacity to grow in our higher calling and in the possibilities that lie ahead.

Is it easy? No. But it's by cultivating that trust in our potential that we can let go of the fear that might be holding us back.

By recognizing that many of our fears are learned, we open the door to unlearning them. This process requires self-reflection, courage, and a commitment to personal growth. It's about shifting our trust from fear to possibility.

So the next time you feel held back by fear, remember —it's not an inherent part of who you are. It's a learned response that you have the power to change. Embrace the challenge, step boldly into that fear and trust in your potential – No Matter What.

Key Idea

If your fear started sometime. It can end sometime, too. Humans are born with only two innate fears—falling and loud noises—all other fears are learned over time. Since these additional fears aren't part of our original wiring, we have the power to unlearn them. We can choose to let go of our fear and trust in our ability to grow beyond them.

Takeaway

Instead of letting fear guide you, rather, trust in your potential to grow beyond it.

Build your Movement

What fears might you be holding onto? How can you trust in your potential more than the fear?