Relationships, Fear, and Doing What You Love David Walton and Lewis Howes

Creative Fear

David Walton shares insights into the fears associated with creative expression, particularly the fear of judgment and rejection. He contrasts this with acting, where he interprets someone else's creation, allowing him to deflect criticism onto the writer or director. Walton emphasizes the importance of comparing oneself to who they were yesterday rather than to others, a mindset he finds empowering.

It's that thing of never comparing yourself to other people. It's comparing yourself to who you were yesterday.

--- David Walton

He believes that overcoming fear requires vulnerability and practice, especially in areas beyond acting 1 2.

   

Social Media

Social media presents a unique challenge for Walton, who feels uncomfortable with the personal exposure it demands. Despite being an actor accustomed to public scrutiny, he finds the rawness of social media daunting due to the fear of judgment. Lewis Howes suggests that having a clear mission can help overcome this fear, but Walton admits his mission isn't yet strong enough to conquer his resistance.

I think my mission isn't quite clear enough to overcome my resistance to those social outlets.

--- David Walton

He acknowledges that while alcohol can temporarily mute feelings of unworthiness, the key is finding balance and understanding one's relationship with substances 3 4.