The speaker discusses the scary sounds in the horror games which enable people to cheer bits, and the horror reaction he made a notification noise of, which stops his heart as it resembles the sound of his wife in danger, along with sharing his perceptions of the game and feelings of fear.
Even after mastering one's fears, new challenges will bring about uncertainty and potential ego checks. While fear will inevitably return, staying in control of one's thoughts and actions is crucial for growth.
The speaker talks about his experience of insecurity, particularly related to performance, and how he has learned to overcome it by addressing his fear.
Showing vulnerability is more endearing than showcasing one’s strengths, especially when making friends. Acknowledging one's vulnerabilities helps people appear relatable, relatable and approachable.
The fear of humiliation can be a useless, self-imposed thought that holds one back. Recognizing that embarrassing moments are fleeting and insignificant can help to break free from this fear.
The speaker talks about their experiences of feeling out of control, dislocated and removed from reality while in altered states of consciousness. They mention cultivating the skill to respond to these experiences and not lose complete control.