The only thing holding you back is you

In today’s episode hosts Julia Rogers and Angela Quiñones share their thoughts on the phrase: “the only thing holding you back is you” and how it's actually a form of blame. It takes a complex interaction of relationships, systems, privilege, opportunity, timing, and effort, and reduces it to a single cause, the individual. They talk about: Victim blamingDynamics and projectionCognitive biasBlame and responsibility Elemental SmugnessHere are the highlights of this episode:1:27 The amygdala gets hijacked.1:46 This phrase appeals to personal agency2:21 You are the only one responsible for anything happening in your life2:30 There are so many variables to take into account3:32 It takes away any critical analysis3:38 We don’t all have the same 24 hours in the day7:45 People can not just forget about their personal circumstances8:15 Dynamic and projection9:28 Positions of power and higher status 10:43 Elemental Smugness 11:53 You and only you is the one to blame 12:28 Cognitive bias13:13 People are doing their best with what they have