The joy of overcoming is a very real thing. Let me explain:
There’s a moment I’ll never forget. I was at my lowest, depression heavy on my back like a rucksack full of bricks, convinced I’d never climb out of it. The days felt grey, the nights even darker, and everything in me wanted to stop. But slowly, painfully slowly, I started to fight back. Step by step, inch by inch, I clawed my way out. And here’s what I learned: there is no buzz, no joy, no feeling quite like overcoming something you once thought had you beat.
That’s the beauty we rarely talk about. We talk about the grind, the struggle, the pain, but not enough about the joy of standing tall on the other side, laughing at the voice that once said, “You can’t do this.”
Oi Mooshy is built on that joy. It’s not about pretending life is easy, filtered, or perfect. It’s about embracing the real, the raw, and the brave. And today, I want to talk about the joy of overcoming, what it feels like, why it matters, and how you can taste it for yourself.
The First Battle: Overcoming Yourself
Let’s be honest: the hardest opponent you’ll ever face isn’t out there in the world, it’s the one in your head. Depression, anxiety, fear, self-doubt… these are the battles no one sees but you.
When I was in the depths of depression, I wasn’t fighting monsters. I was fighting my own thoughts. Thoughts that told me I wasn’t enough. That I’d failed. That joy was for other people, not me. And let me tell you, that fight is brutal. It’s messy. It’s lonely.
But here’s the thing: every small victory counts. On some days, simply getting out of bed was my win. Other days, cutting the grass when my knees were shot and my motivation was nil, felt like a triumph. These “little” wins stacked up, one by one, until I looked back and realised I wasn’t where I started anymore.
That’s the first lesson: overcoming isn’t about crushing the whole mountain in one go. It’s about those small steps that slowly shift the ground beneath your feet. And the joy that comes when you look back and think, “Blimey, I did it. I’m still here.”
The Brave Club Effect
If you’ve been around Oi Mooshy for a bit, you’ll know we love a challenge. The Brave Club is where we face fears head on, not to prove to others, but to prove to ourselves.
See, fear has a way of shrinking our lives. It keeps us in the corner, quiet, safe, but miserable. Facing a fear, whether it’s speaking in public, climbing a wall, or confronting rejection, is about pushing back against that shrinkage. It’s about expanding life again.
And the best part? The joy that floods in afterwards. I’ve felt it after doing challenges that made me sweat, shake, and want to bolt for the door. That joy is electric. It’s a full-body buzz, a lightness that makes you laugh and think, “Why did I ever believe I couldn’t do that?”
That’s the Brave Club effect: proving to yourself that you’re bigger than your fears. And once you’ve felt that joy once, you’ll chase it again and again.
What Joy Really Looks Like
Let’s paint the picture. You’ve just done the thing you were terrified of. Maybe it’s a big one, giving a speech, skydiving, launching your first YouTube video. Maybe it’s small but personal, saying “no” when you usually say “yes,” or finally booking that doctor’s appointment you’ve been avoiding.
At first, your heart’s racing. Your body’s buzzing. You’re in shock that it’s done. Then the smile creeps in. Then the laugh. And then, joy. Pure, unfiltered joy.
It feels like stepping out of the shadows into the sunlight. Like breathing properly for the first time in ages. Like realising you’ve been carrying a weight you can now put down. It’s not a surface level happiness like buying something shiny. It’s deeper, richer, earned.
And here’s some science for you: your brain loves this. Overcoming fear triggers dopamine and endorphins, the feel-good chemicals that not only make you happier but also wire your brain to be braver next time. So the joy of overcoming isn’t just emotional, it’s biological. Your body rewards you for courage.
The Ripple Effect
One of the sneaky joys of overcoming is how it ripples into the rest of your life.
When I fought back from depression, it wasn’t just that I felt better mentally. It gave me the confidence to start building again, to take risks, to dream. Overcoming in one area gave me courage in others.
When you face one fear, you start wondering, “What else am I capable of?” That thought is dynamite. It sparks new ideas, bigger dreams, bolder actions. And here’s the kicker, it inspires others.
That’s why Oi Mooshy isn’t just about me. It’s about us. Every time I post a challenge, write a blog, or share a story, it’s an invitation for someone else to say, “If he can face it, maybe I can too.” That ripple is powerful.
Overcoming Doesn’t Mean Perfect
Let’s clear something up: overcoming doesn’t mean everything goes smoothly, or that you never feel fear again. The second mile we talked about in the last blog? That still shows up. The doubts still creep in.
But the difference is, once you’ve overcome something once, you know you can again. You trust yourself more. You don’t need perfect conditions to act, you just go. And the joy is all the sweeter because it’s imperfect, messy, human.
Oi Mooshy is built on that. No edits. No filters. Just real people doing real, brave things.
Your Joy Is Waiting
So here’s the challenge: think of one thing you’ve been avoiding. One fear. One task. One nagging thing you’ve shoved to the back of the cupboard. Imagine what it would feel like to finally overcome it. Picture the relief, the pride, the joy.
That joy is waiting for you. It’s not reserved for other people. It’s yours, if you’ll take the step.
Start small if you need to. Celebrate every win. Stack them up like bricks. And before long, you’ll find yourself living a life bigger, braver, and freer than you thought possible.
Final Word
I’m proud of fighting back from depression. I’m proud of every fear I’ve faced. But most of all, I’m proud of the joy that’s come out of those battles, because it’s a joy no one can take away.
Oi Mooshy isn’t about living a perfect life. It’s about living a real one. It’s about joy that comes from overcoming, not avoiding. And it’s about doing it together.
So, what’s your next step? Your next challenge? Your next joy waiting on the other side?
Whatever it is, go get it. I’ll be right here, cheering you on.