“What Am I So Afraid Of?” — Reid Chong on Facing the Unknown

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Cut The Tie Podcast with Reid Chong

What happens when you finally stop long enough to ask yourself the question most people avoid?

In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Reid Chong to unpack the moment he realized fear, not lack of ability, was the real thing holding him back. After years in software sales and multiple failed attempts at building something of his own, Reid hit a breaking point that forced him to confront a simple but uncomfortable question: What am I actually afraid of?

That moment led to selling his condo, packing his life into storage, and spending 18 months traveling the world. Along the way, Reid redefined success away from titles and income and toward freedom, time ownership, and living without constant guilt.

This conversation is for high performers who look successful on paper but feel restless, boxed in, or stuck waiting for clarity that never seems to come.

About Reid Chong

Reid Chong is a former software sales professional turned entrepreneur and consultant. He now helps small businesses automate operations using AI and smart systems, focusing on simplifying technology so owners can reclaim time and reduce friction.

After stepping away from the traditional career path, Reid rebuilt his life around intentional action, systems thinking, and freedom. His work today sits at the intersection of technology, efficiency, and personal ownership.

In this episode, Thomas and Reid discuss:

• The moment Reid asked himself, “What am I so afraid of?”
• Why fear thrives when it stays vague and unnamed
• Selling everything without a perfect plan
• How travel reshaped Reid’s definition of success
• Freedom as time ownership without guilt
• Stacking small wins to rebuild confidence
• Why systems matter more than motivation

Key Takeaways

• Fear keeps power when it stays undefined
  Naming it creates forward motion.
• Action creates clarity, not the reverse
  Waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck.
• Freedom is being able to step away without guilt
  Time only matters if you can enjoy it.
• Momentum is built through small, repeatable wins
  Progress compounds when you keep showing up.
• Systems outperform willpower
  Structure carries you when motivation fades.

Connect with Reid Chong

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-chong07/
🌐 Website: https://www.getateam.ai/

Connect with Thomas Helfrich

🌐 Website: https://www.cutthetie.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich
📧 Email: [e-mail]
🚀 Instantly Relevant: https://www.instantlyrelevant.com

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