The Inner Conflict That Keeps You Playing Small

May 5, 2025

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You say you want success. You mean it. You believe in it.

So why does part of you still hold back?

You procrastinate.

You overthink.

You delay the thing you know would move you forward.

This episode is for the ambitious soul who feels caught in a tug-of-war between where they are and where they know they’re meant to be.

If you’ve ever felt like two versions of you are battling for control—this conversation will help you bridge the gap between your goals and your identity.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

How your brain creates internal conflict when growth feels unsafe
The real reason you procrastinate, delay, or resist visibility
What’s actually happening when you say “I’m just not ready yet”
How to identify the belief that’s keeping you emotionally tethered to your current level
The mindset shift that turns fear into fuel for your expansion
Why playing small feels safe (and how to break the pattern without self-sabotage)

💬 Key Quotes:

“You’re not playing small because you’re weak. You’re playing small because your nervous system doesn’t feel safe being seen.”

“There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re just in conflict with the person you’re becoming.”

“The resistance isn’t failure. It’s feedback. And it’s rewireable.”

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