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519. 6 Self-Sabotage Habits That Kill Your Progress (And How to Break Them)


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What if the biggest thing standing between you and your goals isn’t the economy, the competition, or even your circumstances—it’s you? In this solo episode, Jay Papasan shares six common patterns of self-sabotage uncovered from hundreds of coaching participants and offers simple, actionable ways to break them.

From procrastination and avoidance to people-pleasing, poor boundaries, and constant distractions, Jay reveals how these habits show up and how to replace them with strategies that move you forward. You’ll learn to stop over-planning, quiet self-doubt, design an environment that supports focus, and protect your time so you can do your most important work.

Self-sabotage isn’t a character flaw—it’s a habit you can change. Small, intentional adjustments can set you up for greater focus, productivity, and progress toward your goals.

Challenge of the Week:

Pick one area of your environment—your workspace, your phone settings, or your daily routine—and make one change to help you be more successful and prevent self-sabotage.

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We talk about:

  • The six main ways people get in their own way

  • Why perfectionism is just disguised procrastination

  • How to design your environment to reduce distractions and protect your focus

    Links & Tools from This Episode:

    • Read The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

    • Read Give and Take by Adam Grant

    • Listen to Episode 509. The ADHD Advantage: How Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Outperform with Tyler Elstrom - The ONE Thing

    • Free Resources

    • Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] or send us an audio note at Speakpipe.com/the1thing.

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