The Science of Bravery: Overcoming Fear with Jill Schulman

In this episode of Breakaway Wealth Podcast, Jim sits down with Jill Schulman—US Marine veteran and positive psychology expert—to break down the science of bravery and why action - not motivation - moves outcomes. They map a practical path to confront fear, build daily reps, and apply courage to business and money decisions.

3 Key Takeaways:
1. Bravery reframed: not heroics, but voluntary action in the presence of fear toward a worthwhile goal; most modern fear is social (failure, rejection, embarrassment), amplified by a comfort-first culture.
2. Action over fear: use graded exposure and “mastery experiences” (Bandura) to build self-efficacy; schedule the hard task early, track behaviors not outcomes, and let consistency—not motivation—carry the work.
3. Environment and systems: build a “brave tribe” to leverage conformity effects; apply PERMA (Positive emotion, Engagement/flow, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) to raise performance; treat early failures as required feedback on the way to results.

Thanks to Jill for outlining a clear model for building bravery and putting it to work! If this episode moved you to act, take one small step today and track it.

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Connect with Jill: take her Bravery Assessment and download the Bravery Blueprint at her site; read The Bravery Effect for the full framework.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bravery and Its Importance
02:52 Understanding Fear and Its Origins
05:47 The Role of Action in Overcoming Fear
08:29 Mindset and the Power of Yet
11:17 Exploring Happiness and Wellbeing
14:21 The PERMA Model of Happiness
17:00 Accomplishments and Their Impact on Life Satisfaction
19:39 Building a Brave Tribe for Support
22:40 Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone
25:34 Conclusion and Call to Action
29:15 Building Your Tribe: Support Systems for Success
32:56 Attacking the Day: Strategies for Productivity
34:17 The Importance of Consistency in Achieving Goals
36:31 Redefining Age: A New Perspective on Life
37:00 Engaging with Your Audience: Building Connections
38:30 Bravery Assessment: Tools for Personal Growth
40:01 The Wisdom of Hard Work and Consistency
42:28 The Ultimate Equalizer: Hard Work and Discipline
47:07 Transforming Fear into Bravery: A Journey of Growth
48:15 Timeless Wisdom: Lessons from Marcus Aurelius

Connect with Jill Schulman:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jill.schulman.5
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jillschulman
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman/
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