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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals (It's the Story You're Telling Yourself)

from Intentional Living with Ben Robins · host Ben Robins

The stories we tell ourselves shape every decision we make - and most of us don't even notice they're running.In this video, I'll show you how to identify the hidden narratives holding you back and how to rewrite them. From the stories we carry about work and money, to the deeper identity-level beliefs that become self-fulfilling prophecies, this is about seeing the script clearly - and realising you're the one holding the pen.If you've ever talked yourself out of an opportunity before it even arrived, or felt stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits, this video will show you why - and what to do about it.We'll be covering:Why the stories we tell ourselves become self-fulfilling propheciesWork and money stories that quietly rule us outHow identity-level stories become the cages we live insideHow to surface the narratives running in the backgroundThe questions to ask that expose whether a story is even trueHow to rewrite your story in a way that actually sticksWhy action - not just new words - is what makes the change real⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction01:04 Example 1: Work Stories01:26 Example 2: Money Stories01:52 Example 3: Identity Stories02:38 How to Identify Your Stories03:19 Questioning Your Stories03:19 Rewrite Your Stories05:26 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

The stories we tell ourselves shape every decision we make - and most of us don't even notice they're running.In this video, I'll show you how to identify the hidden narratives holding you back and how to rewrite them. From the stories we carry about work and money, to the deeper identity-level beliefs that become self-fulfilling prophecies, this is about seeing the script clearly - and realising you're the one holding the pen.If you've ever talked yourself out of an opportunity before it even arrived, or felt stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits, this video will show you why - and what to do about it.We'll be covering:Why the stories we tell ourselves become self-fulfilling propheciesWork and money stories that quietly rule us outHow identity-level stories become the cages we live insideHow to surface the narratives running in the backgroundThe questions to ask that expose whether a story is even trueHow to rewrite your story in a way that actually sticksWhy action - not just new words - is what makes the change real⏰ Timestamps: ⏰00:00 Introduction01:04 Example 1: Work Stories01:26 Example 2: Money Stories01:52 Example 3: Identity Stories02:38 How to Identify Your Stories03:19 Questioning Your Stories03:19 Rewrite Your Stories05:26 ConclusionConnect with me===========================My website - https://ben-robins.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-robins-coaching/This video was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

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