Jack Canfield - Everything you want is on the other side of fear
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Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is November 12th.
Now, today is Chicken Soup for the Soul Day—a day dedicated to reflection, inspiration, and celebrating all the little things that nourish your soul. This isn’t about actual chicken soup, although it’s definitely soup season. Instead, it’s about those comforting ideas and stories that remind us of life’s goodness. This holiday was inspired by the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has been dishing out heartfelt stories and life lessons since the ‘90s.
The co-creator of the series, Jack Canfield, has a quote that fits today’s theme perfectly:
Jack Canfield once said...
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear."
Fear: it’s a tricky thing, isn’t it? Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or even just the unknown, it’s like a wall that stops you from reaching out and grabbing what you really want.
But Canfield’s words remind us that the good stuff—the really good stuff—is just on the other side of that wall. And if you think about it, that wall is usually as flimsy as a cardboard cutout, one that our minds build up to seem a whole lot scarier than it really is.
So, here’s a thought to warm your soul as much as any soup could: try taking just one step past the edge of that comfort zone today. It doesn’t have to be a huge leap; even a small step counts.
Because every time you do, you’re teaching yourself to reach beyond that wall of fear—and each time, it gets a little easier. Just imagine what’s on the other side.
Thanks for joining me on this soul-warming episode of The Daily Quote.
Remember, sometimes the best comfort food is just a little bit of courage. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today.
Until next time, take care, and keep those dreams simmering.
And I'll see you tomorrow for another Daily Quote.