If You Can’t Move Forward, One of These Three Hidden Barriers Is in Your Way

Every time I’ve made a major shift in life, it started with a nudge—a whisper of the soul. A persistent discomfort with how things are, even when, on paper, everything seems fine.

That whisper is easy to ignore at first. But if the “disturbance in the force” doesn’t let up, I start digging. And sure enough, I find the gap—the space between what is and what should be.

Now what?

Ignoring it has never worked. Just like physical pain signals when something is off in the body, emotional pain signals when it’s time to change. And every time I’ve listened, a door opens—one I never saw coming.

Over the years, I’ve mentored and coached Olympic athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and artists. The best of them—the ones who rise to the top—successfully avoid three traps that keep most people stuck. These traps are universal and always present, which makes them particularly dangerous because they are accepted by most.

You already know these traps. You’ve felt them. The question is: will you escape their pull?

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Which of These Traps Is in Your Way?

Before you read further, take a moment. Think about where you are right now.

• Do you feel like you’re living someone else’s story?

• Are you struggling to navigate a transition between seasons?

• Have you found yourself clinging to certainty instead of opportunity?

Recognizing these traps is the first step to breaking free. Now, let’s get into the details—what these traps really look like and how to escape them.