EP14: Leading Your Life and Ending Thought Loops

Most people think their biggest obstacle is a lack of time, discipline, or opportunity.

But more often than not, it’s something quieter… the way they speak to themselves.

In this episode of Born to Win, we’re talking about how to interrupt negative thought loops, lower the volume on your inner critic, and step into true self-leadership — not by forcing positivity, but by guiding yourself with intention.

You’ll hear one of the simplest tools my father used for decades to stop spirals before they turn into habits: “NEXT.” A command that breaks the loop, resets your focus, and puts you back in the driver’s seat.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• why self-criticism isn’t motivation — it’s conditioning

• how to reframe mistakes as feedback, not verdicts

• how your words (to yourself and others) reinforce identity

• the 3-step Self-Talk Reset to practice all week

• what it actually means to “lead your life” in real time

Because leadership isn’t just what you do for others. It’s how you guide yourself when things get uncomfortable.

And the moment you stop attacking yourself and start directing yourself… everything changes.

Simplified Success in 15 Minutes or Less.

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