The irony is that you've been looking for the cause of the problem in the wrong places all these years. Blaming your job, your boss, your partner, the economy, your colleagues.
Meanwhile, the real problem has been staring you right in the face every single day.
Your brain.
Actually, just a part of your brain. The oldest part of the brain. The part that makes sure you'll survive.
Your reptilian primitive brain operates from negativity-bias…which essentially means it's constantly looking for what could go wrong. It takes its job very seriously and will do anything to stay safe (and stuck) in the old familiar self.
Your brain is what's been holding you back all this time.
It's your inner villain. The real cause why you're stuck and not where you want to be.
You've been at war with your own brain all this time. We've been fighting ourselves.
This primitive part of our brain talks you out of moving forward in life, drags you down to destructive habits and perpetuates the belief "I'm worthless".
It's not that your brain is out to get you. It's just hardwired for survival and it can't distinguish when your life is at risk for real…or when you're stepping into your power in order to have more advancement and impact.
It can't process that you want to thrive, not just survive.
But here's what's possible when you learn to work WITH your brain instead of against it...
Imagine if you could step into a way of being that is cool, calm and collected no matter the chaos that surrounds you.
Imagine being free from crippling self-doubt, anxiety and feeling like you're running on empty, and finally being seen as the inspiring, confident leader you know you can be.
Imagine putting yourself on track to promotions and recognition, without sacrificing your health, happiness or family in the process...and finally, get seen, heard and respected.
What would be possible if you could break free from your limitations and step into greatness?
You'd be crushing it. Regardless of the circumstance. You'd be creating at full speed, being resourceful. You'd be someone who stands out as a leader and who will lead not only yourself but others to greatness.
You'd be a sought after expert that commands respect and compensation. You'd know the worth your work brings and you'd speak with certainty and integrity.
You'd be a world-class leader, one that is worth following. These are the kind of leaders that are in high demand all over the world.
But a new job, a new boss, a new business idea or another self-help book won't change anything.
The only one who has the capacity for real change is you.
Since you are the problem, you're also the solution.
You are your own solution.
I'm not implying here that you need to change your personality or be someone you're not. Again, this is not a 'fake it til you make it' strategy. I'm definitely not advising you to pretend to be someone you're not.
What I'm saying is that you need to break yourself out of the prison you're in and claim the life you want to create for yourself.
What I’m saying is that you need to get out of your own way.
