Change Signal How to Clear Your "Head Trash." Charlie Gilkey
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Jan 14, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Charlie Gilkey, a productivity expert and author, unpacks the concept of 'head trash' that hinders progress. He challenges listeners with thought-provoking questions about the fear of success and the hidden barriers that stall ambitious projects. Charlie shares practical tools, like the 5-10-15 rule, to help reclaim focus and momentum. Emphasizing the importance of a support network, he argues that epic achievements can't be done alone. This conversation is a masterclass in overcoming inner resistance to create meaningful change.
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The Double Fear Of Worthy Goals
- Worthy goals create double fear: fear of failure and fear of success changing your life.
- Charlie says the deeper worry is, "What if it does work?" which forces big renegotiations.
Growth Requires Temporary Incompetence
- Projects that truly matter provoke identity and status threats because you become consciously incompetent.
- Charlie notes that being good at something means stepping into temporary incompetence to grow.
Michael's Stalled Outreach Goal
- Michael describes wanting The Coaching Habit to reach parents and teachers but confessing a year-and-a-half of faffing.
- He asks Charlie for tools to convert that wish into concrete progress.
