Ep 18. The Real Reason You’re Not Getting What You Want—Even When You Work Hard

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You’re smart. You work hard.
You’ve checked the boxes, followed the rules, maybe even exceeded expectations.

So why do you still feel like something’s missing?

This episode is for the high-achievers who’ve started to question their own grind.
 The leaders who’ve hit the goals—but still feel off.

The truth:
You’re not stuck. You’re not unmotivated.
You’re just wired for avoidance—and no one taught you how to undo it.

In this no-fluff, science-backed episode of Success Unscripted, I dive into:

• The neuroscience behind why we default to what’s familiar—even when it’s sabotaging us
• What cognitive dissonance actually feels like in the body
• Why your nervous system doesn’t trust you anymore
• How self-leadership starts with the conversations you’re having with yourself
• The high-achiever’s habit loop—and how to break it
• The real reason your goals feel harder than they should

This isn’t a motivational talk.
This is a mirror moment—and it could change everything if you let it.

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