The Focus Bee Show (334) How To Beat Your 9 Saboteurs
(334) How To Beat Your 9 Saboteurs
In this solo podcast episode, we explore ‘Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence framework’, detailing the “nine saboteurs”: overused strengths that undermine fulfillment and success.
Each saboteur, from the Avoider to the Victim, is explained with practical tips for overcoming their influence. This episode emphasizes self-awareness, compassion, and curiosity as essential tools for transformation.
✨ What’s Inside This Episode:
🎯 00:00 – Introduction to the Nine Saboteurs & Episode Purpose
🙈 00:02 – The Avoider: Impact of Avoidance & Practicing Self-Honesty
🏃♂️ 01:15 – The Restless: Challenges & Cultivating Calm and Introspection
🏆 03:23 – The High Achiever: Self-Worth vs. Achievements & Enjoying the Journey
📏 05:35 – The Perfectionist/Stickler: Analysis Paralysis & Accepting Imperfection
🤝 08:49 – The Pleaser: People-Pleasing vs. Self-Care Balance
🧠 11:53 – The Hyper-Rational: Overvaluing Logic & Listening to Intuition
⚠️ 13:58 – The Hypervigilant: Constant Worry & Focusing on Positive Outcomes
🎮 15:13 – The Controller: Fear of Uncertainty & Practicing Flexibility
😔 18:16 – The Victim: From Powerlessness to Ownership
⚖️ 20:14 – The Judge: Judgment of Self/Others & Cultivating Compassion
🔍 21:19 – Overcoming Saboteurs: Awareness, Curiosity & Transformation
♻️ 25:45 – Relapse & Ongoing Practice with Self-Compassion
📢 27:50 – Conclusion, Call to Action & Listener Engagement
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