How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Your Career
Self-sabotage isn't an accident. It's not something that happens to you without your knowledge. Most of the time you're the one pushing away success, your potential, and happiness. That's why it's called 'self' sabotage because you're the one doing it to yourself.
In this session, I'm going to talk about overcoming self-sabotage in your career. Self-sabotage comes out in many forms including overthinking, imposter syndrome, and avoiding things that showcase your strength to overcome this start with something small and don't overwhelm yourself.
 
Highlights From The Episode
[02:56] What is Self Sabotage?
[3:17] How procrastination is a form of Self Sabotage
[5:42] Avoid Overthinking
[06:37] Avoid Imposter Syndrome
[08:48] Focus on your goal
[10:32] How to be fearless
[11:05] Focus on your strength
[13:32] Start with something small
 
Notable Quotes
●     We don't avoid things because there's a risk, we just make a plan.
●     You don't want anybody to know how good you really are. Because if they start seeing how good you really are, then they will start to call you to those high places that you are scared to be.
●     Something can be so comfortable to us. It can feel good, it can feel right but it may not be right.
●     If you always focus on what areas you are wrong, you will always find a reason as to why this may not be able to work, but I want you to start to focus on those strengths.
●      The more action that comes forth, the more results that you will see.
●     Don't compare yourself to anybody.
 
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