Wayne delves into his experiences with anxiety, especially while managing multiple businesses and preparing for tax season. He discusses how anxiety impacts decision-making in personal and professional realms, distinguishing between real event anxiety and hypothetical event anxiety. Wayne shares strategies for using anxiety as motivation and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and therapeutic methods. He also highlights the value of reading for personal growth, mentioning books like "Anxious Achievers" and "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton. The episode blends personal anecdotes, practical advice, and reading recommendations, delivered in a conversational style.

Timestamps:

Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00) Wayne explains the unique style of this podcast episode while on the move.

Anxiety During Tax Season (00:00:00) He shares his experiences with anxiety related to business and tax preparation.

Channeling Anxiety into Energy (00:01:06) Wayne discusses how he channels his anxiety into motivation for productivity.

Real vs. Hypothetical Event Anxiety (00:03:24) He distinguishes between real event anxiety and hypothetical event anxiety.

Coping with Real Event Anxiety (00:05:42) Wayne explains tools and methods for managing real event anxiety effectively.

Challenges of Hypothetical Event Anxiety (00:08:09) He elaborates on the difficulties of dealing with hypothetical event anxiety.

The Role of Trauma in Anxiety (00:10:26) Wayne discusses how childhood trauma can contribute to anxiety disorders.

Using Anxiety as Motivation (00:11:51) He emphasizes the importance of using anxiety correctly as a motivational tool.

Reading for Personal Growth (00:14:31) Wayne shares insights about books he's currently reading and their impact.

Reflection on Various Books (00:15:46) He discusses the wisdom found in ancient texts and modern graphic novels.

Writing His Own Book (00:19:47) Wayne mentions his ongoing project of writing a book about anxiety management.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:20:53) He wraps up the episode with reflections on the podcasting process and personal insights.

Tools and Programs "Self Therapy Program": "00:05:42"

Books "Anxious Achievers": "00:02:54" "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes": "00:14:31" "Discourses: The Wisdom of Epictetus": "00:14:46" "Maus": "00:15:46" "Sapiens: A Graphic History": "00:17:00" "Pillars of Civilization": "00:17:00" "Never Finished": "00:18:21" "Endure": "00:18:21"