383.Stories that Keep You Stuck with Deborah Johnson

Stories shape us long before we realize it. As a kid, I could lose entire summer afternoons in piles of library books, swept away by fairy tales I knew weren't real—but still felt powerful. As adults, we craft our own versions of those tales, only now they run quietly in the background: narratives about being "too old," "not ready," "not talented enough," or "certain to fail." I hear these same internal scripts from mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and they can be just as misleading as the stories I read growing up. When repeated, they gather strength and start to limit what we try, what we risk, and what we imagine for ourselves. If you've ever felt stuck or unable to move forward, it may not be your age or circumstances holding you back—but the story you're believing. Today, we're unpacking three of the most common narratives that keep people stalled—and the simple shifts that can help you break free. Full article at: https://goalsforyourlife.com/stories-that-keep-you-stuck

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Stories That Keep You Stuck
04:26 - Fixed Mindset Explained
07:49 - Understanding Imposter Syndrome
10:39 - Overcoming Paralysis of Inaction
14:07 - 3 Powerful Actions to Get Unstuck
20:25 - Realizing You're Not Stuck
22:48 - Outro