Summary:

In this conversation, Corey Wilks, Psy.D., explores the psychological barriers that individuals face in achieving financial success, particularly focusing on procrastination, self-doubt, and lack of clarity. He discusses how these struggles manifest differently before and after crossing the $100,000 threshold, emphasizing the importance of taking action, building conviction, and gaining clarity on personal values and goals. The conversation highlights that success does not eliminate challenges but rather evolves them, and true success is about aligning actions with personal definitions of fulfillment.

Takeaways:

• People under and over $100,000 struggle with procrastination, self-doubt, and lack of clarity.
• Procrastination often stems from fear and avoidance strategies.
• After achieving success, procrastination can mean neglecting meaningful life aspects.
• Self-doubt can prevent individuals from taking action and pursuing their goals.
• Building conviction is more effective than waiting for courage.
• Lack of clarity pre-success means not knowing how to achieve goals.
• Post-success, lack of clarity involves existential questions about fulfillment.
• Self-discovery is crucial for understanding personal values and goals.
• Success does not eliminate struggles; it evolves them.
• True success is aligning actions with personal definitions of fulfillment.

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Socials:

Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

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Other Resources:

Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn episode: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/spi-683-masterclass-on-mindset-as-a-creator-with-corey-wilks/