March 06, 2025

The Lies Holding You Back & How to Break Free with Charles Schwartz

51 minutes

In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Rudi sits down with Charles Schwartz, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, top-ranked podcast host, and business mentor who has mastered the art of rapid success. Charles shares his journey of retiring as a millionaire at 36, writing a bestseller in 9 days, and launching a top-ranked podcast in just 46 days.

But more importantly, he reveals the three biggest lies holding people back from achieving their dreams—and the powerful persona shifting method that can help you break free from self-imposed limitations.

🎙 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The 3 biggest lies we believe that keep us stuck
✔️ Why "finding your why" isn’t enough to succeed
✔️ How to shift into your most empowered self on demand
✔️ The secret to making bold decisions without fear
✔️ Why ego is the biggest barrier to growth (and how to kill it)

💡 If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but can’t seem to take action, this episode will change the way you see yourself and your potential.

🔗 Follow Charles Schwartz:
Instagram: @imcharlesschwartz
Website: imcharlesschwartz.com

Key Takeaways:

Success isn’t about knowing what to do—it’s about shifting into the version of you who can do it.

The three biggest lies we believe:
1️⃣ I don’t know how to do it → Google exists. Lack of knowledge is not the issue.
2️⃣ Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life → Even things you love can become draining without variety.
3️⃣ Your why will drive you to success → Knowing your why isn’t enough if you don’t have access to the version of yourself that can execute.

Your current self is the one who broke things—it’s not the one who can fix them.

Persona shifting is the key to unlocking different parts of yourself for different situations.

Your ego is the biggest barrier to success—learning to step aside is crucial.

Key Quotes:

📢 “The version of you that broke it can’t fix it.” – Charles Schwartz

📢 “You don’t have to do a single thing to be worthy of love.” – Charles Schwartz

📢 “Your biggest enemy in life and business is thinking you have to do it all yourself.” – Charles Schwartz

📢 “Most people don’t have access to their truth. That’s why they feel lost.” – Charles Schwartz

📢 “Until you let go of your ego, you will keep making the same mistakes.” – Charles Schwartz

Resources & Links:

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Connect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstins

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Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction – Why Charles Schwartz is a force in business & mindset
[02:00] What Charles Knows That Others Don’t – The secret to rapid success
[04:00] The Three Lies Holding You Back – What stops people from executing
[07:30] Why Your Why Isn’t Enough – The myth of motivation
[10:00] Persona Shifting Explained – How to access your most powerful self
[18:00] Why You Should Run Toward Your Lowest Self – Finding truth in the struggle
[25:00] The Power of Designing an Identity Based on Love
[35:00] How to Apply This in Everyday Life – Practical steps
[40:00] Charles’ Biggest Lesson from Hospice – How facing death killed his ego
[46:00] Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Charles

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