Ever felt ambitious, only to pull back with thoughts like “I’m not ready,” “I don’t deserve this,” or “Slow is safer”? This episode unpacks the silent success stories that quietly hold you back.

In today’s episode, host Shawn Michael flips the script with “Ambition’s Blindspot”—shining light on three mindset myths that sound wise but shrink your potential. Learn how to spot, challenge, and replace these “harmless” thoughts with truth that fuels momentum—tied to the R.E.A.L. Mastery™ Hub.

🎯 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why “I’m not ready” is a polished delay
• How “I don’t deserve this” reveals imposter syndrome
• When “slow is safer” is just fear with a plan

✅ This Episode Will Help You:

• Challenge internal stories that sound smart but shrink you
• Replace fear with clarity and momentum
• Step into your next level with confidence

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📌 On the Next Episode:

Tune in tomorrow for "The Myth of Balance: Why ‘Harmony’ Beats Hustle Every Time"—where we explore a better rhythm for life and leadership.

✨ Reflection Prompts

Spot the blindspot—these questions will help you rewrite your leadership story:

• Readiness: What are you waiting to be “ready” for? How might action prepare you better?
• Deserving: What win have you downplayed? Why did you minimize your role in it?
• Speed: Where are you going slow out of fear, not strategy? What would faster look like?
• Story Gap: Which of these three feels most familiar? What’s one truth you can use to replace it today?

🏃‍♂️ Exercises

Flip the blindspot—these simple actions will challenge your old stories this week:

• Spot Step (10 minutes): Write down one story you've told yourself this month that has slowed you.
• Challenge Move (5 minutes): Ask: What is this story costing me right now?
• Replace Lift (1 day): Say your new story aloud before taking one bold action—big or small.
• Flip Cue (Ongoing): Choose a word or gesture (e.g., “Flip it” or a pen tap) to remind yourself you’re rewriting as you rise.