Video: An Epic Way To Cure Approach Anxiety

Great video! I do this all the time! My friends think I am nuts because I high five everyone and talk to people and ask random questions. This is great for helping approach anxiety. Everyone should do this to get warmed up. Good work Drew!

Very motivational! It made me go out and try some of that right after I’ve watched it and I had some awesome responses! Thanks, Drew!

Is a nice idea, however quite unconfortable to do it. The guy is doing it while beeing followed by a camera, which makes people respond differently and more open, as they are being recorded. However when doing it just like that, on the streets, seems quite weird. A suggestion to “warm up” could be asking all kinds of questions to random people on the street, or to sellers, an engage them for a few seconds, or minutes.

@the one
you’re right, it does feel weird. Why? Because it isn’t something that you would customarily do, and you are going out of your comfort zone. From the time you are a young child, it is engrained in us to not talk to strangers. This is the reason that people have approach anxiety (along with fear of rejection)…
Great video. I always do this to warm up, it works amazingly. It only feels uncomfortable at first. Also, I have found that the absolute best way to get rid of approach anxiety is to go out, and purposely get rejected by a few 10s. This makes you realize that it really doesn’t hurt, and it isn’t so bad that it doesn’t warrant the anxiety…And sometimes (more than you would expect, actually), even whentrying to get rejected, the rejection doesn’t happen!

Loved it. The bottom line is is YOU have the ability to transfer whatever emotion you are feeling to those around you. The woman pushing the cart was so withdrawn and life had beat her down so badly. It would have been great to see if Drew could have asked if she needed some help,or had tipped her.
Walk into a bar or a party the same way and see if your not sought out throughout the evening. Become the go-to guy for that pleasure rush people crave so badly.
Great video My Man!!!

Haha nice video yeah i have a buddy who does this all the time and you don’t need a camera. people will respond to you. sometimes they might think its some sort of joke and they might be uneasy at first but like Drew said everyone wants to feel important so more than likely they will be kool.

Great Video. Actually someone in Calgary, AB, Canada was shown on TV doing exactly that-more like high fiving people on the street. She was a chick btw. She said that she wasn’t meeting enough people and that was one of the ways to engage people into conversation with her. It is a pretty good way to annhilaiate your approach anxiety but I find Brad Jackson’s Hiroshima Bomb Opener is better at killing the anxiety. This method by Drew is more socially viable. Awesome video overall.

@PG….aha! The Hiroshima Opener! Yeah man, thanks for the shout out on that. Glad you like that one…it’s my favorite too!

I’m glad you’re enjoying this video. There’s definitely more coming!

i,think GOD smiles when you encourage friendly positive behavior,this world needs more of it ! very refreshing

Good good stuff, wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all did that, good on you buddy!

Whoah. That was epic. Funny thing is, it’s not THAT uncomfortable for me. I totally would make this a habit of mine by next week. The most inspirational piece you’ve ever given us.

Uncomfortable? Why? That’s great, Man. Gimme 5!

Thanks for posting this Brad. Camera or not, people respond to LOVE. That is it. In particular women. When you exude a positive, confident, mental behavior people are shocked! They love it. More people need to do this.

Imagine a world where this was normal…..

Tried this today on just random people. It was actually really fun. More people should do this, or at least feel comfortable when people do this. It’s a good mindset to adopt- make people feel good without much effort.

Yea good video. How different would people act if your camera was less intrusive. Most people in the developed world acts differently when there is a camera around. Example a guy went to funerals and filmed those attending without their knowledge – no crying, no outward signs of emotion. “BUT” when he stepped out into the street with his video camera those same people, once they noticed the camera, started to cry and showed their emotions in different ways. Why? Because there was a camera..

So my point is that people often react the way they think they should when there is a camera around rather than being themselves.

@Derek
You do have a point there…however, Drew and I have both done this with and without the camera. And honestly, the effect is identical. Especially since this was a tiny camera, not a professional rig.

It’s all about the energy you do it with.

Inspirational. If I wasn’t in bed right now with a headache I’d go out and do it.

I LOVE THIS! THIS IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF ATTITUDE THAT HUMAN BEINGS NEED on our precious and unique Earth. Please note how my band, Ballots NOT Bullets, features the same theme in our new song, Have A Nice Day on YouTube, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAYCwB8xvec

Remember:
*** smile, and look people in the eye.
*** make some time-appropriate comment, like “good morning”
*** reach out to completely different people than yourself with your positive attitude.

This truly is a great video. I’m going to start smiling, high fiving, and waving A LOT MORE OFTEN! Thanks!

Torch Pratt

mmm, i think it is easy when a camera is following you, but when you are alone??

High-fives put a smile on everybody’s face! They’re my favorite and I use them to engage people all the time! *high-five*

Love this video – I like just smiling and saying good morning to people in the street – cheers me up and hopefully them too!!

Y’know, it’s much harder to do it in a place where you don’t speak the same language as everyone else. But when I was at a concert the other night, during an intermission I walked around and tried to give out high-fives. I got one guy who thought he knew me but no high-five, another who gave me a weird look, and the third time was the charm- high five like it was normal. I guess the biggest thing is, if people don’t high five you, it’s because they’re not as happy and approachable as you are. Keep that in mind.
Also, I’ve noticed that smiling slightly is helpful.

Well, I watched the video. Then I watched it again, right before I watched it again! Seriously, I’m inspired! I do stuff like this from time to time and it never fails to bring a smile my face and everyone else’s as well. You’ve provided additional motivation for one of my goals in life, which is to be able to walk around randomly handing out large sums of free cash to people. Oh, and that website(www.ebookdivision.com/e50/josephdeaneasley) is actually like 50 free ebooks in one, which is pretty sweet, to say the least!

THAT was a really good clip!
Something that I use personally and professionally, that would fit in perfectly with this, is something very simple (as a high-five) works amazing, and is also great kino, and that is:
A handshake.
I use the same smile, pleasant upbeat energy, and upright body language as Drew…all you have to do is make solid eye contact, firmly reach out your hand, and say, “hey!…how’s it goin’?”
Saw this from a buddy of mine about 2 years ago. I saw such amazing results, that I copied his manner, and voice inflection…and the rest was just a small amazement! It really is so natural.
So, what is the other person gonna do? Give you a grimmice and NOT shake your hand???
Unless they’re a total troll, you’ll be spreading sunshine in no time flat.
Whether it’s a high-five, a hug (downright amazing, if you can pull it off) or a brilliant handshake…the simple kino would most definitely put you in a much better place to tackle the anxiety issues.
Brad, Drew…any comments?

Absolutely uplifting. It reminds me of the FISH! philosophy from Pike’s. I can see how this would have a tremendous impact on approach anxiety. Furthermore, I feel that we too often make excuses, preventing ourselves from just getting out there and to start living & sharing positive energy. Arete!

Nice video about approach anxiety cure. Really enjoyed it. Good work..

woow…nice..i feel it will help me alot…..

Great vid, I will definitely try this, although I can’t help but wonder if it would be even easier with a catchy tune in the background…