Episode
#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
1:13:14
Published: Thu Jun 16 2022
Description
Corey Wilks is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Coach. Fears hold us back. They encourage us to shy away from challenges, they cause us to fall short of our potential and make life miserable while they’re at it. Corey has created a framework of identifying and overcoming our internal fears from a decade of clinical and coaching experience with some of the world’s highest performers. Expect to learn why 76% of people talk about not facing their fears as a deathbed regret, the four categories of fears Corey has most commonly found with his clients, how self-sabotaging behaviour is driven by internal worries, how procrastination, perfectionism and complacency are all part of the same equation and much more… Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get £250 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Corey's website - https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ Follow Corey on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CoreyWilksPsyD Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Corey Wilkes, a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach, shares his framework for identifying and overcoming our internal fears, based on his decade of clinical and coaching experience.
00:00 - 01:20 (01:20)
Summary
Corey Wilkes, a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach, shares his framework for identifying and overcoming our internal fears, based on his decade of clinical and coaching experience. He discusses how fears hold us back, the most common categories of fears, and how self-sabotaging behaviors are driven by internal worries.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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01:20 - 05:56 (04:36)
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The 8Sleep PodPro cover adjusts the temperature of your bed based on your sleep stages, biometrics, and bedroom temperature, creating an optimal sleeping environment. The podcast also mentions the benefits of having elemental water before coffee for optimizing the adrenal system.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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The lack of free health insurance in America forces many from lower echelons of society to pursue therapy simply to function on a day-to-day basis.
05:56 - 12:38 (06:41)
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The lack of free health insurance in America forces many from lower echelons of society to pursue therapy simply to function on a day-to-day basis. This podcast explores how to overcome these socioeconomic barriers to receiving effective therapy.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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Many people self-sabotage to avoid achieving success because of the fear of the unknown and the worry of how friends and family will perceive them.
12:38 - 18:36 (05:57)
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Many people self-sabotage to avoid achieving success because of the fear of the unknown and the worry of how friends and family will perceive them. Recognizing and overcoming the fear of success is crucial for personal growth and achieving one's goals.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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Often times, we are given advice when we are young, and it takes years for us to realize its significance.
18:36 - 26:16 (07:40)
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Often times, we are given advice when we are young, and it takes years for us to realize its significance. Listening to those who have already gained the wisdom we seek can help us learn and improve more quickly, even if it may seem like they are shouting down from on top of a mountain.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses how the fear of ridicule and lack of self-confidence can lead to perfectionism and self-sabotage.
26:16 - 32:31 (06:15)
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses how the fear of ridicule and lack of self-confidence can lead to perfectionism and self-sabotage. Once that fear is conquered, perfectionist tendencies lose their hold over an individual's decision-making process.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to creating sustainable habits is to see it as an iterative process that involves regular cadence, building it up gradually over time, and having external accountability.
32:31 - 40:24 (07:52)
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The key to creating sustainable habits is to see it as an iterative process that involves regular cadence, building it up gradually over time, and having external accountability. It is essential to focus on what work is worth doing and not just trying to find the perfect workout regimen.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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The fear of the unknown and the comfort of staying within our comfort zone can be a hurdle to personal growth, but pushing past these fears and taking risks can lead to a fulfilling life.
40:24 - 46:45 (06:21)
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The fear of the unknown and the comfort of staying within our comfort zone can be a hurdle to personal growth, but pushing past these fears and taking risks can lead to a fulfilling life. The concept of memento mori can help shift our perspective and motivate us to make the most out of our time.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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The speaker reflects on the difficulties of being working class and affording basic goods and compares their income to the expense of Amazon basics shorts.
46:45 - 54:47 (08:02)
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The speaker reflects on the difficulties of being working class and affording basic goods and compares their income to the expense of Amazon basics shorts.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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The speaker shares that thinking like a scientist can be helpful in daily life when facing situations that didn't go as planned, using data to iterate and improve upon one's approach.
54:47 - 58:44 (03:57)
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The speaker shares that thinking like a scientist can be helpful in daily life when facing situations that didn't go as planned, using data to iterate and improve upon one's approach.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the difficulty she faced after being fired from her job and not having an adequate support system around her.
58:44 - 1:02:30 (03:46)
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The speaker talks about the difficulty she faced after being fired from her job and not having an adequate support system around her. Finding role models that she wanted to emulate was challenging for her.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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The speaker emphasizes that, in order to succeed, it is not necessary to have supportive people around, as one can find role models on social media and do what they did.
1:02:30 - 1:08:18 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that, in order to succeed, it is not necessary to have supportive people around, as one can find role models on social media and do what they did.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
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The speaker shares their experience of trying to lose their accent in order to fit in and succeed professionally and emphasizes the importance of finding role models who have overcome similar obstacles.
1:08:18 - 1:11:38 (03:20)
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The speaker shares their experience of trying to lose their accent in order to fit in and succeed professionally and emphasizes the importance of finding role models who have overcome similar obstacles.
Episode#487 - Corey Wilks - How To Identify Your Internal Fears
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses how to overcome limiting beliefs, think bigger, and do work that resonates with you.
1:11:38 - 1:13:11 (01:33)
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This podcast episode discusses how to overcome limiting beliefs, think bigger, and do work that resonates with you.