From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything.

Tim Ferriss: Smash fear, learn anything

Smash fear, learn anything

A childhood fear of water evolves into a quest for mastery, revealing that overcoming deep-seated fears is a pathway to newfound strengths.

Fear of swimming transformed at 31; from dread to mastering a kilometer in open water, showcasing the power of reevaluation.

Conquering language barriers, from faux pas in Japan to fluency, illustrates how focused material study trumps traditional methods.