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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2026 · 7 MIN

Surrendered Authority Chapter 3: The Rationalizer

from The Unstuck Career · host Ken Williams

Send us Fan Mail Chapter 3: The Rationalizer The conversation focused on the voice that sounds reasonable while quietly keeping you stuck. In Chapter 3, “The Rationalizer,” the central belief is “I’m just being realistic,” but the stories created by the rationalizer may be believable without being true. A cliff jump into a lake becomes a lesson in how excuses can grow larger than the fear behind them 02:38. A delayed response to a networking opportunity reveals how self-doubt can disguise itself as practicality, even when the opportunity is exactly what you want 06:44. The discussion explores the rationalizer’s favorite tactic: convincing you that you don’t want the things you actually want. The episode closes with a practical challenge, a “rationalizer audit.” Identify the statements, assumptions, and stories keeping you from moving forward, then ask: “Is this really true?” 08:37 If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck

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Send us Fan Mail Chapter 3: The Rationalizer The conversation focused on the voice that sounds reasonable while quietly keeping you stuck. In Chapter 3, “The Rationalizer,” the central belief is “I’m just being realistic,” but the stories created by the rationalizer may be believable without being true. A cliff jump into a lake becomes a lesson in how excuses can grow larger than the fear behind them 02:38. A delayed response to a networking opportunity reveals how self-doubt can disguise its...

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