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August 21, 2025 42 mins

Surrounded by Setbacks: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success


Do you often feel overwhelmed by obstacles, or stuck in a cycle of bad habits? In this empowering episode, we're diving into Thomas Erikson's practical guide, "Surrounded by Setbacks: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success." Get ready to discover how personal responsibility and understanding yourself can transform challenges into triumphs.

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Erikson's self-help guide asserts that personal responsibility is paramount, emphasizing that individuals create or allow everything that happens to them. The text discusses various defense mechanisms and bad habits that hinder progress, using vivid examples like "Laterville" to illustrate procrastination and avoidance.



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The book also powerfully explores the DISC model of human behavior, categorizing how different personality types (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green) perceive and react to setbacks. Ultimately, "Surrounded by Setbacks" advocates for proactive change, clear goal-setting, and persistent effort to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and achievement. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their journey and build lasting success.

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