Harvard Professor Says THIS Is the Secret to Success (It’s Not What You Think)

53 snips

Jun 15, 2023

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Luana Marques, a Harvard psychiatry professor and author of *Bold Moves*, reveals a subtle habit that secretly sabotages success. She explains how avoidance, rather than fear or self-doubt, holds people back from achieving their best lives. With personal anecdotes, Dr. Marques shares her journey of overcoming this barrier and offers insights on how confronting fears can enhance well-being and open doors to new opportunities. Tune in for a transformative perspective on anxiety and personal growth!

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Avoidance: The Sneaky Habit

Avoidance is the biggest obstacle to a fulfilling life.
It keeps us trapped in our own thoughts and behaviors, hindering our potential.

ANECDOTE

Grandmother's Wisdom

Dr. Marques' grandmother helped her overcome social anxiety by encouraging her to approach strangers.
This "exposure therapy" showed her how avoidance robs us.

ANECDOTE

The Alchemist's Influence

Dr. Marques' grandmother encouraged her to change her negative narrative.
She shifted her belief from "I can't" to "I can," eventually leading to her Harvard acceptance.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

According to Harvard professor Dr. Luana Marques, there is one sneaky habit that holds every single person back – and no one knows what it is.

When she reveals the habit that holds you back, your first reaction will be to stop and think.

And as you listen to her explain it and give you examples, you’ll be shocked that you’ve never before seen it in yourself or heard anyone else point it out to you… until now.

You’re not the only one.

I didn’t know about this habit until I was introduced to Dr. Marques’ work.

What you learn today will change how you think about success, influence, mindset, and even anxiety and procrastination.

This sneaky habit has been holding you back and you didn’t even realize how pervasive it is in your life.

It’s not self-doubt. It’s not fear. It’s something even deeper.

I want you to listen, because she’s the world’s leading expert on the topic, and this is one of those episodes that will make you never look at life the same again.

Xo Mel

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1:00: The sneaky habit that’s holding you back, according to Dr. Luana Marques
3:00: Dr. Marques’ story will inspire you and explain how she discovered these tools.
7:30: Why this specific habit is keeping you from your best life.
9:00: How this habit leads to anxiety and panic at work.
13:00: Dr. Marques’ turning point in finding the success she has, against all odds.
22:00: Unpacking exactly what this habit is and how it holds you back, including your body’s response.
27:30: The lie you keep telling yourself.
30:00: This is how your brain is working against you.
33:00: Simple tools from CBT Therapy research that make a difference.
36:00: Exactly what to do when your thoughts spin and how to change your mindset immediately.
42:00: This approach works even if you don’t believe it.
43:30: How do you stress less and find more peace?
47:00: The first thing Dr. Marques does when helping her clients change.
50:00: How these strategies apply to parenting and family.

Disclaimer