Ep #89:The Biggest Barrier to Your Success is YOU

No one likes to hear this, but it's true: the biggest barrier to your success is you. 

Admitting and accepting this may be uncomfortable, but it's essential for taking ownership of your situation and driving meaningful change. When we own our circumstances, we move from a passive state—where things happen to us—to an active state, where we're in control and back in the driver's seat. 

Today’s episode is a juicy one, where we’ll explore the common barriers that keep us from our true potential, and some ways to combat the subconscious limiting beliefs that hold us back. 

Taking Responsibility

Making excuses: we’ve all done this. This is where we rationalise our own inaction or failures by attributing them to all the external factors that are beyond our control. In this space, we're just shedding the responsibility and deferring the outcome to other people. And when we do that, any success that happens is almost incidental. It’s important to own our own mistakes, recognise where we can do better and take back control of our own progress. 

Identifying Barriers

The barriers to our success boil down to several key obstacles. Making excuses and rationalising inaction due to external factors is common, but it defers responsibility. Inaction, often driven by overwhelm, keeps us stagnant. We may get stuck in planning without moving to execution, or focus on low-value tasks instead of strategic goals. Limiting beliefs, deeply embedded in our subconscious, also restrict our growth. These beliefs need to be identified and reprogrammed to drive positive outcomes.

Moving Forward

To move forward, it's vital to acknowledge our limiting beliefs and consciously work to rewrite these stories. While this process may be uncomfortable, it empowers us to define who we want to be and set ourselves on an upward trajectory. It's about showing up, taking consistent actions and refining our processes over time. I encourage you to challenge unhelpful thoughts and take proactive steps so you can break free from your comfort zone and achieve the success you deserve.

Remember, those who have achieved the results you aspire to aren't inherently more special or capable—they've simply taken action. It's possible for you too. Get honest with yourself about where you are, where you want to be and what it will take to get there. 

I'd love to hear from you and support you on your journey, so come join me over on LinkedIn and share with me your biggest barrier so we can work through it together!