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Feb 25, 2026 21 min

Hiding in the Prep Work: When Preparation Becomes Avoidance

from Be That 1% Podcast Hosted by James Silvas, Mindset Specialist, Performance Coach, and Speaker

Ep 308: Hiding in the Prep Work: When Preparation Becomes Avoidance Preparation is usually praised as discipline, but sometimes, it's the safest place to hide. In this episode, we explore how high performers use prep work, planning, and self-improvement to delay the very thing that would move their life forward: exposure. From over-refining ideas to rehearsing conversations we never have, preparation can quietly become a form of resistance, one that looks responsible on the outside while keeping us stuck on the inside. Drawing from personal experience, this episode unpacks how preparation can preserve potential, protect identity, and avoid feedback while slowly eroding self-trust. This is a conversation about the difference between getting ready and showing up. Connect with James IG: @James_silvas Tik Tok: @James_Silvas YT: youtube.com/jamessilvas Web: www.Bethatonepercent.com Web: www.JamesSilvas.com

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