If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’m so behind… My business isn’t working… Today was a waste as I got nothing done,” this episode is for you.
In today’s solo episode, I dive into how binary thinking, though comforting on the surface, can quietly sabotage your momentum, ESPECIALLY if you’re a high-achieving introvert. I share how this pattern shows up in my clients, and how to begin shifting into a more powerful, nuanced mindset that actually supports sustainable success.
You’ll learn:
- Why the brain defaults to black-and-white thinking to create certainty
- How to spot all-or-nothing patterns like “success vs. failure,” “productive vs. lazy,” and “ahead vs. behind”
- The hidden harm of comparing your business journey to a linear curriculum
- What counts as “progress” when the work is invisible
- The trap of misaligned metrics (and what to track instead)
- A simple mindset shift to move from doubt into trust
This is what you really need to grow a sustainable business - especially when you don’t always see the results right away.
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