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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 19 MIN

S4 E3 Why Your Self-Perception Is Sabotaging Your Success

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In this solo episode, resilience coach Alex unpacks the science and psychology behind self-perception and why it may be the single biggest factor influencing your success, income, relationships, and ability to reach your goals.Alex explores why so many of us get stuck in cycles of self-sabotage - not because we're lazy or incapable, but because we're trying to change our actions without changing our identity. She breaks down the difference between process-based and identity-based change, and why shifting how you see yourself is the faster, more sustainable path to transformation.In this episode:Why your self-perception directly affects your earnings, goal achievement, and relationshipsThe problem with "just work harder" culture and why struggle isn't required for successHow unconscious beliefs about yourself may be silently running the showThe two types of change — and why identity-based change wins every timeHow to identify your current self-perception (including the stuff you don't consciously know is there)Simple steps to start building a new self-perception — and why "fake it till you make it" actually has science behind itWhat warps our self-perception (ego, shame, people-pleasing) and how to reclaim itWhy defining your own version of success is the missing piece for so many peopleWhether you're stuck in a loop of trying and failing, or you've hit all the "right" milestones and still feel like something's missing - this episode will give you a fresh perspective on where real change actually starts.If you enjoyed this episode you can sign up for 5 Resilience Coaching Questions to Change Your Life and start changing your self-perception to one that actually serves you.Here are links for:Use Code NOTES15 at YCODE for 15% off men's skincare.Explore The Herbtender range of wellness solutions (use code ADAPT20 for 20%).1:1 resilience coaching - book a free intro call here.The Resilience Blueprint (£27).Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breaking-ideasLicense code: 6NHMOGUA1OQR97OC

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In this solo episode, resilience coach Alex unpacks the science and psychology behind self-perception and why it may be the single biggest factor influencing your success, income, relationships, and ability to reach your goals. Alex explores why so many of us get stuck in cycles of self-sabotage - not because we're lazy or incapable, but because we're trying to change our actions without changing our identity. She breaks down the difference between process-based and identity-based change, and...

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