You already know what you want. So why does taking the first step still feel so hard?

More often than not, it’s not because you lack the ability or motivation. Minsan, nauunahan lang tayo ng boses sa isip natin. The overthinking. The self-doubt. The inner critic that keeps telling us to play it safe, wait for the perfect timing, or convinces us that we’re not ready yet.

In this episode, Kai sits down with John Boja, a Certified NLP Master Practitioner, EFT Practitioner, Executive Coach for high-tech companies in California like HP, Yahoo, Apple, and Seagate, and Trainer, para pag-usapan kung bakit ba tayo minsan nauunahan ng sariling isip natin. Together, they explore the purpose of our inner critic, why trying to get rid of it isn’t always the answer, and how it can quietly influence the decisions we make every day. They also share practical mindset tools and techniques to help you recognize the thought patterns keeping you stuck, build resilience against rejection and self-doubt, ask yourself better questions, and learn how to move forward even when fear is still present.

Take this as your sign to start understanding the thoughts that may be holding you back.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Introduction

02:11 – Why We Get Stuck

03:58 – Understanding Your Inner Critic

07:15 – Don’t Eliminate Your Inner Critic

09:41 – Why Suppressing Thoughts Backfires

11:28 – Most Problems Are Self-Created

12:25 – Fear vs. Real-World Skills

13:37 – Building Rejection Immunity

19:10 – A Technique To Get Unstuck

22:26 – Solving Personal Problems First

27:12 – Ask Better Questions

29:35 – Skills Create Success

30:34 – Don’t Forget Your Family

31:10 – The Cost Of Staying Stuck

32:04 – When Should You Start?

33:00 – Hustle vs. Rest

34:22 – Quality Over Quantity

35:44 – Love What You Do

39:07 – Growing Your Career

41:59 – Comfort Zones Keep You Stuck

46:16 – Success Doesn’t Guarantee Fulfillment

49:42 – Know What You Want

50:44 – How To Reach John Boja

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance.

This episode was recorded at Qstudios.

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