On this episode, Andrew H. Housley explores one of the most common self-sabotage phrases: “This is just who I am.” It sounds honest—but it can become an invisible cage, locking you into old patterns like anxiety, procrastination, or “I’m not the disciplined type.”

Using the classic Zen koan “A Cup of Tea” (Nan-in), we unpack why labels feel comforting, how they quietly limit growth, and how beginner’s mind helps you “empty the cup” so something new can finally enter.

You’ll learn a simple shift that creates instant space:
from identity → experience (“I’m anxious” → “Anxiety is here”)
…and a quick Identity Audit you can try today to step outside the cage—one small action at a time.

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