I became a bounty hunter!
A few months ago, I hypothesized, “Radically effective and rapid emotional growth [ie: anxiety, insecurity, validation-seeking] is possible with the right combination of facilitator and method.”
To test this, I began a pay-on-results coaching experiment. Clients are forbidden from paying unless they feel they achieved their goal in a way that lasts.
First bounty
Bob (pseudonymous) and I met at Manifest 2024 prediction market conference. Bob said he had lifelong anxiety, and it was crushing his agency and relationships. He offered a $3k bounty for resolution. He would choose if and when to pay.
After working together:
I’m choosing to work on problems beyond my capabilities, and get excited about situations where my weaknesses are repeatedly on display.
I actually feel excited about entering social situations where chances of things going worse than I would want them to were high.
He paid his bounty when ready.
Video: Bob’s 6-month follow-up
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