People can be quite creative in the ways they stifle their own progress and hold themselves back from getting what they want.

From self-sabotage to negative thinking, these roadblocks (which most people don’t even know exist) are what really prevent people from reaching fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.

It’s not a lack of desire or smarts.

In his new book, Do It, David Nurse describes these mindset obstacles as Action Archetypes. To help unpack these challenges and provide actionable insights, I interview David in this podcast.

In case you’re not familiar with him, David is not only a former pro basketball player, life optimization coach, and a repeat guest on my podcast, but he’s a bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker, named by Real Leaders as a Top 50 keynote speaker (and he’s the youngest speaker in the list to boot).

In our discussion, David and I chat about everything from what Action Archetypes are and which ones he’s discovered, to dealing with internalized failure and building self-esteem.

So, if you're looking for insights into the secret reasons holding you back and effective strategies to overcome these obstacles and achieve your dreams, listen to this interview!

Timestamps:

(01:48) - What is the title of the book and why did you write this book?

(5:36) - What are some of the main action archetypes you’ve come across?

(11:45) - What’s another archetype? Why do people internalize failure?

(32:12) - Midroll Ad

(34:22) - How smart do we need to be in order to achieve the goals we need to

achieve?

(52:26) - What are your thoughts on building a healthy self-esteem?

(60:40) - Where can people find you and your work?

Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/

Sam’s website: http://www.sammillerscience.com/

Sam’s Book: www.metabolismmadesimple.com

David’s Book Do It: The Life-Changing Power of Taking Action - https://www.amazon.com/Do-Life-Changing-Power-Taking-Action/dp/1119853702/?tag=mflweb-20