The speaker discusses their lifelong struggle with anxiety and how they've learned to view it as a positive force in their life. They've come to realize that many of their fears are unfounded and that only 8% of their worries actually come true. They've taken on their fears by creating a "fear project" - a hobby or activity that addresses one of their fears. In their case, it was starting a YouTube channel where they talk about designer handbags, which helped them overcome their fear of being in front of the camera. By tackling their fears head-on, they've reduced their anxiety levels and increased their happiness. They encourage the audience to do the same by creating their own "fear projects" and becoming "fear fighters."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker has anxiety and has always had it.
2. The speaker was invited to be a guest speaker at TEDx.
3. The speaker owns and runs a PR agency in Australia.
4. The speaker started their own PR agency at the age of 27.
5. The speaker was told by many people that they couldn't start their own agency.
6. The speaker worked for the biggest record company in the world for eight years.
7. The speaker's husband is a professional musician.
8. The speaker created a YouTube channel to address one of their fears.
9. The speaker's YouTube channel is about designer handbags, fashion, and travel.
10. The speaker's YouTube channel has had hundreds of thousands of views.
11. The speaker's anxiety levels have decreased since starting their fear project.
12. The speaker's happiness has increased since starting their fear project.
13. Research has shown that 40% of the things people worry about never actually happen.
14. Research has shown that 30% of the things people worry about are in the past and can't be helped.
15. Research has shown that 12% of the things people worry about involve the affairs of others.
16. Research has shown that 10% of the things people worry about relate to sickness, either real or imagined.
17. Research has shown that only 8% of the things people worry about are likely to happen.
Note: These facts are neutral and don't include opinions or subjective statements.