You set goals. You make plans. You get motivated.
And then… you crash. Again.
Why?
In this episode, we explore the hidden forces behind self-sabotage—why we stand in our own way, even when we desperately want to grow. Drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy and modern psychology, we dig into the root causes of self-sabotage like fear, perfectionism, procrastination, and emotional overreaction.
You’ll learn:
What Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus can teach us about overcoming self-doubt
How modern science explains the brain’s tendency to resist change
Real-life stories of sabotage (and success) from well-known figures and anonymous examples
Practical, battle-tested strategies to stop self-sabotage in its tracks
Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of “almost” or just sick of watching your momentum disappear, this episode gives you the tools to break through and reclaim your forward motion—once and for all.
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