I just failed my real estate exam by one question, and honestly, it sent me right back to that same mental prison I've been breaking out of my entire adult life. Back in 6th grade, when I was dealing with panic attacks and severe anxiety, my teachers labeled me as a "bad student." The crazy part is, I believed them. And that one belief controlled how I showed up in life for years.

Here's the thing about feeling stuck that nobody talks about. It's not about your circumstances or bad luck or other people. It's about the invisible belief systems running in the background of your mind, telling you who you are and what you're capable of. Most of the time, these beliefs aren't even yours. They're just things other people said about you that you accepted as truth.

In this episode, I break down the exact cycle I keep falling into and the journaling technique that helps me snap out of it every single time. I'm talking about how to identify the toxic stories you've been telling yourself, why your brain keeps looking for evidence to prove your worst beliefs true, and the simple mindset shift that flips everything around.

If you've ever felt like you're your own biggest obstacle, or like you keep ending up in the same mental ruts no matter how hard you try, this is for you. I share how to rewrite the rules you live by, turn negative beliefs into empowering ones, and why taking responsibility for your thoughts is the fastest way to change your entire life.

This isn't just positive thinking BS. This is about recognizing the programming that's been running your life and consciously choosing to upgrade it. Because once you change what you believe about yourself, everything else starts to shift too.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

02:22- Overcoming Negative Self-Perceptions

06:05- The Power of Belief Systems

10:04- Journaling as a Tool for Change

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