DB BedfordFounder/ CEO, Ei365 · Chief Civility Strategist| Founder of Civility Intelligence | Workplace Civility Expert| Civility Ambassador Academy

May 19, 2023

19 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this motivational monologue, the speaker explains that self‑sabotage is a genuine barrier to personal progress and can manifest in two primary ways: (1) actions that are either intentional, conscious, or subconscious that directly undermine one’s goals, and (2) the failure to act—omitting necessary steps that also hinders advancement. The speaker emphasizes that self‑sabotage affects multiple life areas, including happiness, financial stability, and health, and frames the struggle as a daily "you versus you" battle. The key takeaway is that achieving goals requires not only willingness to act but also awareness of the hidden ways we undermine ourselves, whether through deliberate choices or neglect.

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You know, self-sabotage is real, you know, and it can happen 2 ways. It could be in a space where you do things intentionally or unintentionally, consciously or subconsciously, to interfere with your own progress. Or sometimes it's what you don't do. And I think it's very important that we be honest about A lot of times we do not achieve our goals. We cannot maintain happiness, positive vibes, uh, financial goals, health goals, because we self-sabotage. Wherever you are, there you are. It's you versus you every single day. And one thing to take into consideration, it's not always about what you're willing to do to get to your goals. A lot of times it's what