#364: Pat Walls – Opens Up About The Truth Of Entrepreneurship

Fear of Failure

Pat Walls shares his journey of overcoming the fear of failure, particularly in the realm of YouTube content creation. Initially intimidated by the idea of putting himself out there, he was concerned about the potential for failure and the judgment of others. However, through persistence and a focus on storytelling, Pat found success by embracing the process and learning from setbacks 1. He reflects on the fear of being judged by old friends and the uncertainty of outcomes, which initially held him back 2.

I was too scared to do it. Too scared to fail or too scared to start something, or it felt like too big of a production.

--- Pat Walls

This fear was eventually overcome by focusing on creating quality content and letting go of the need for immediate validation.

   

Validation Seeking

The quest for validation has been a significant theme in Pat's entrepreneurial journey. He discusses how concerns about peer validation, especially from childhood experiences of not fitting in, have shaped his identity 3. Pat acknowledges the challenge of overcoming the need for external approval and the impact it has on celebrating others' successes.

If you can remove that from your past, you can also remove that from your present or your future of, like, being jealous of someone's just clogging up your mind with comparison.

--- Pat Walls

He emphasizes the importance of living in the present and not letting others' opinions dictate his path, a mindset he continues to cultivate through practices like meditation 4.