DeepSummary
The episode discusses the concept of self-sabotage, where people unconsciously do things to undermine their own success, happiness, or progress. Ed Mylett explains that our personal identity acts like a thermostat setting, and we often subconsciously cool down our success or happiness to match this internal setting of what we believe we deserve.
Mylett outlines seven symptoms or behaviors that indicate self-sabotage: focusing on the past, focusing on what we lack, comparing ourselves to others, fixating on things we can't control, getting discouraged, getting distracted, and cooling down after a little success. He suggests that these behaviors stem from a desire for familiarity and an illusion of control.
To overcome self-sabotage, Mylett recommends increasing our "thermostat setting" or self-identity through faith, intention, and positive associations. He emphasizes staying present, focusing on growth, and surrounding ourselves with people who inspire us to expand our self-belief.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Self-sabotage is an unconscious behavior where people undermine their own success or happiness due to their internal beliefs about self-worth.
- Our personal identity acts as a 'thermostat setting' that we tend to cool down to, even after achieving some success.
- There are seven key behaviors that indicate self-sabotage: focusing on the past, lack, comparisons, uncontrollable factors, discouragement, distractions, and cooling down after minor success.
- To overcome self-sabotage, we need to raise our 'thermostat setting' by strengthening our faith, focusing on growth, and surrounding ourselves with people who inspire expansion.
- Becoming an observer of our thoughts and separating from limiting beliefs is crucial to breaking patterns of self-sabotage.
- Self-sabotage often stems from a desire for familiarity and an illusion of control over predictable outcomes.
- Progress requires consistently maintaining the mindset and behaviors that led to initial success, rather than cooling down efforts.
- Overcoming self-sabotage allows us to align our actions with our highest potential and live an extraordinary life.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Maybe the reason you're self sabotaging is because it allows you to predict the future. It allows you to predict what's going to happen, which is giving you the illusion of self control.“ by Ed Mylett
- “I want my friends not to accept me as I am, but to have high expectations of where I'm going. I want them to love me as I am, but believe I'm capable of more.“ by Ed Mylett
- “When you focus on what you don't have, I promise you that's a symptom of somebody who's in the midst of sabotaging something in their life, or who is going to.“ by Ed Mylett
- “The truth of the matter is you've got to find a way to increase that thermostat setting. And that's through your faith, by focusing on your intentions and through your associations to let those people around you heat you up.“ by Ed Mylett
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Episode Information
THE ED MYLETT SHOW
Ed Mylett
12/14/23
What if the BIGGEST ENEMY in your life is YOU?
Ever felt like you're fighting a battle against yourself? In this week’s NEW EPISODE, we're diving deep into one of the most critical yet overlooked battles you'll ever face - the battle against SELF-SABOTAGE.
Behind MOST of my successes, there's a story of overcoming my own barriers. It's been a journey of recognizing and conquering my shortcomings and now, I want to share these insights with you, so you can navigate away from these pitfalls and fast-track your path to becoming the NEXT BEST VERSION OF YOU.
There are 7 THINGS PEOPLE DO TO SABOTAGE THEMSELVES and I’m revealing them all in this episode AND giving you the tools to be able to RECOGNIZE them, CORRECT them, or AVOID them completely.
Have you ever felt stuck in life? Or felt like regardless of what you do, you just can't move the needle? Or maybe you’ve reached a certain level of success, but somehow always seem to slide backwards?
If any of these sound familiar, you are likely a victim of self-sabotage… and you're doing it to yourself!
Here’s the simple truth. YOU are in control of the trajectory of your life! Regardless of whatever circumstance you might be facing, it's the way you REACT that can change everything.
Its time to re-aligning your self-esteem, your faith, your intentions, and your circle.
Think of this episode, as a hardwire reset for your brain. We're going all in – reprogramming, reshaping, and revving up for the extraordinary life that awaits you.
Are you ready?