Confronting Imposter Syndrome and Distractions

This chapter explores imposter syndrome as a cognitive bias that impacts self-perception and emphasizes the value of acknowledging both achievements and failures. It also discusses distraction as a self-limiting belief, offering insights on how to overcome it to maintain focus on personal goals.

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You’re not lazy. You’re just listening to the wrong voice in your head.
This episode breaks down 5 invisible saboteurs that make you think you're stuck. The reality is you're just thinking the wrong thoughts.

Think of your brain like an iPhone. If it runs on a 2012 mindset, don’t expect 2025 results.

Sam dives into the limiting beliefs that sneak into our self-talk, from the myth of perfectionism to the lie that you “don’t have enough willpower.” You'll hear how comedians bomb for years, why imposter syndrome gets worse with success, and what cats can teach us about distraction.