Face your fears and let them know who's boss.

The level of product promotion took all new elevation when Mountain Dew was introduced to Indian market. All the soft drinks have a been advertised with various theme like festivals, summer or others. But Mountain Dew was launched with lots of stunts and action. The company signed one of the popular Indian actor for the advertisement scene, that alwsys shows some risky stunts. Like jumping from hill top, or para gliding or off track driving etc. The advertisement ends with the tag line

Victory is beyond fear.

What I like most about this advertisement is that the company is sending a strong message to the audience to atleast get over their fear factor to be successfull. Although the dramatized stunts were all fake still the message counts a lot. "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear".

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Neither, I am promoting the brand here, nor, I drink any auch beverages, but I really like the strong message sent out to the masses. Every human being have certain level of fear which bound them to excel in their life. Fear may be of any kind, it may relate to talking, meeting a stranger, public speaking , writing skills etc. No one is perfect, and everyone has certain drawback which put them behind their race. People alwsys hesitant to confront their fear. And it does not take them to be over their head. It does not take much time for small things to becomes a big problems. And this becomes a hurdle in growth of an individual.

I remember, I always run away from being alone and also from darkness. I think this is quite common among all the children. Being always remain at the comfort of the parents, they are afraid of left alone. So does in my case. My Dad noticed that, and wanted me to get over it. He tried all tricks. Like asking me a flass of water at night, or asking me to fetch some veggies from courtyard and many other tricks. But every time I was smart enough to give him a ditch. But being a father he knows how to tackle my situation. He put me in a very tested situation and I think that dsy I get over from my fear.

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While visiting my native home during childhood, he asked my cousin to take me nearby jungle. I didn't figure out the exact plan, untill I was gasping for breath at the middle of the deep jungle. My cousins took me to deepest part of the jungle, and left me alone. They were aware of the routes but I am not familiar with anything. I was left stranded , hopless, lost inside the jungle in middle of afternoon. Noone to listen, Noone to guide me. It was their plan to let me face my fear of being alone. Honestly speaking, that was the last time I was afraid. In pursuit to get out of the jungle, I made all the valiant effort. I ran here and there, I was completelly lost. I was clueless. And started crying. I guess it was after an hour, I somehow started walking by my own with a stuck in hand. I was ready to face any animals or ghosts that comes along my way. I was surprised to find my cousins were all the time following me kept track of me. Inwas not aware of this. But seeing me walking with courage. They regrouped me. And this made me to get over my fear.

It was an hardest lesson ever learned. I am more thankful to my Dad who know how to make me stringer. He alwsys insisted and taught me that, being a men, I have to face the life challenges, he not going to help me out all the time. He was me to fearless. And now after that lesson, I am completelly differrnt personality. Now I am ready for solo travel, going anywhere or even to encounter any problem easily.

Nothing is impossible and so does getting away with the fear. It was unless and untill we are not ready to face the fear, we are remain in a hole. Which really hamper the growth of personality and mind to certain extent.

Peace!!

Namaste @steemflow

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Mountain dew is advertised with the same tag here in Pakistan. Lolz. A famous Game show anchor says (one who has role played in Dew's ads) "Dr k aagay jeet he. Aur jeet k aagay khaai he 😉."

Well, there is no second opinion about the effect of facing one's fear. Unless you don't face it, it keeps on haunting you. Nevertheless, the method of putting you in jungle your father used doesn't work for everyone the same way. Some people encounter a horrible experience because of such exposure. You were lucky then to overcome your fears.

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Lol....Well the ad is actually a bullshit....with non sense stunts....here in India it is promoted by hrithik Roshan, making it more woeful to watch....🤪

Getting out of fear is not easy but only we know how to get over it

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All the ads of Dew are non sense. And the ads of Sting too. 🙃

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The greatest conqueror is the one who conquers his fears by facing them and learning from them and thus becomes stronger! What a great topic @steemflow ❤️

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Ahh....that true words...upi always sums up the crux in so easy words...super power always amazes me

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I taught for many years, I learnt that there hahaha

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You walked in that dark and deep jungle. A motivation story for me. From childhood I am also a fearful person from darkness. It's really courageous strategy of your father.

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At back of the mind, I was aware my cousin were somewhere around, So it does gave some back ups ..but was like a hostile condition and getting away took me few hours.

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Confronting our fears is probably the only we can actually prevent them from hindering us.Thank you so much @steemflow, I enjoyed reading you post. You are an amazing writer

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Thanks....I am not s great , I am just learning putting my thoughts on the topic.

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You are welcome my friend
Even though you fail to think of yourself as great, I think you are great bro😎

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There is no success if fear has not been overcome. The mere understanding of the concept of success means overcoming limitations. That was a great lesson to learn.

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Oh yeah! I love that title, so perfect!
I like the part where your dad tried to help you out, not many got such.

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It really is a great message, and your way of explaining it with that father and son story was perfect and very beautiful, that really is helping and teaching from love.... Some people understand it earlier and others later, I myself have had to face my fears already as a very adult, but I had the tools stored in my soul, tools that I acquired from my own family. I'm glad I didn't miss this post, it was wonderful to read you this afternoon.

Namaste bro! ❤️

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Personally, I prefer to be alone than to be in anyone's company.

I remember when I was sick and my mom was being all kind and touchy to keep track of my temperature. I had to voice out for her to leave me alone, I am fine. Haha. I actually do not like human contact cause' it irritates me. Lol.

I'm glad you faced your fears though

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Overcoming our fears is the highway to success. The challenges we experienced in life are stepping stones to greater heights. When we courageously face them and overcome the fears they bring, we will sing the victor's song. Thank you for sharing this insight.

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