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“If you’re not feeling the fear, you’re not brave.” – Jill Schulman
Intro
Does fear feel like a stoplight in your head? Have you ever backed down from something important because it scared you? Today’s guest, former U.S. Marine Corps Officer Jill Schulman, is here to help you rethink how you respond to fear. Listen to learn why fear is a part of bravery and you should “do it scared” instead of waiting to feel fearless.
Highlights:
- 3:15 Jill’s fear-conquering origin story
- 11:15 The real definition of fear
- 14:00 The consequence of letting fear rule your life
- 25:15 Important people in Jill’s corner
- 29:00 Fear and excitement
- 31:00 Strategies to combat fear in the moment
Connect with Jill Schulman
Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and challenge‑seeker with a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology (Science of Happiness and Well‑Being) from the University of Pennsylvania. For over two decades, she has combined the latest scientific research with real‑world experience to help people embrace courage, push limits, and create lives of meaning and impact.
As a former U.S. Marine Corps Officer, leadership development expert, and founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group, Jill has dedicated her career to studying the science of bravery, resilience, and peak performance. She draws on disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to merge academic rigor with practical tools that help individuals and teams increase their performance, resilience, and well‑being.
Her book, The Bravery Effect, is the culmination of years of exploration, offering evidence‑based strategies for increasing bravery by developing a courageous mindset, taking bold actions, and building brave relationships. Jill believes bravery is the foundation of a life well‑lived. Growth only happens outside the comfort zone, so she lives by the mottos: “Embrace the Suck”, “Do it Scared” and “Courage over Regret”. She’s passionate about empowering others to create the life they truly want and stop letting fear hold them back.
Book: Bookshop.org or wherever books are sold
Website: https://www.jillschulman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman
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