Like the U2 song says, sometimes you’re stuck in a moment and you can’t get out of it. This week, we discuss pulling yourself out of that moment with fitness trainer and blogger Erin Bahadur, who served 9 months in prison as a result of a painkiller addiction.We explore:+How peer pressure affects decision-making+The addiction mindset+Taking responsibility for your behavior+Finding balance during difficult times+Living up to others’ expectations+How different reward systems influence behavior+Claiming your identity through external validation+How the educational system promotes peaking at a young age+Seeing yourself for possibility and instead of limitations+Controlling your perspective in adverse situations+The need for a major life event to shake you out of complacency+Living your life based on what other people say vs. what you say+Being honest with yourself about what you’re actually doing+Efficiency vs. effectivenessFind Erin at:www.erinsinsidejob.comTwitter, Instagram, and Facebook @ErinsinsidejobReferences/Resources:Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: https://amzn.com/1501135910Team of Teams by General McCrystal: https://amzn.com/1591847486Season 5 Theme Song:cLOUD9 - After Party-- available at www.chicagoloud9.com

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