The Dark Side Of Success (and A Silver Lining!)

You are an ambitious professional, small business owner, or goal-oriented achiever, right?

And YET, what if:

You still feel like you're not as far along in life as you know you should be by now?

And, maybe it also seems like,

Even though you've never shied away from hard work ever;

Always invested in yourself & dreams (i.e., paid your dues); and

Made the tough decisions (and made the even tougher sacrifices because running into the fire is simply how you're wired.)

However, when it comes to making those big, meaningful dreams come true? Well, that's an entirely different story, is it not?

It's like you got hit with the unworthy stick?

Because you can't seem to outrun those deep-seated insecurities, no matter what you try or do?

You might also think you're alone in this.

Like it's just you, but after 35 years (and my work with clients in over 15,000+ individual sessions), I can tell you with absolute certainty...

You'd be stunned to discover that the majority of success-driven people (especially the ones you think have it all figured out), struggle daily with those same feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome because they feel unworthy deep inside, too.

Most of us have dreamt of living the good life one day, haven't we?

I'm sure you want more than to only dream about having a successful career that makes the meaningful impact you know you're supposed to (and are called to) have, right?

And the promise of being able to leverage automated systems to deliver the results you want, with predictable certainty, would be a dream come true, yes?

You want the time freedom to enjoy the fruits of all your sacrifice, devotion, and work without worry.

And, yet, there are so many obstacles, aren't there?

Why is nobody talking about the dark side of success or teaching Coaches & Consultants (people-leaders) to regain control of our freedom and independence?

Why does being an entrepreneur have to equal working 24/7, continually having the pressure to figure things out on your own, and wrestling with self-doubt, procrastination, time pressure, money pressure, and confusion about what to do next?

It's gut-wrenching when gifted people who have an intense desire to make the world a better place feel like they aren't progressing towards their goals regardless of how hard they work or contribute.

There's also a myth that you always have to present a "positive attitude" and never show weakness, even to your family.

Said differently: Fake it till you make it!

Otherwise, it will cripple your business (or so "they" say).

"Clients will lose faith in you unless you always appear to have it all together."

This creates tremendous stress and anxiety that must be shoved down, so it doesn't prevent you from pushing forward.

What do ambitious, success-minded people do in that situation?

What we always do:

We seek out a magical marketing plan, an automated sales tool (since most practitioners don't like selling), a new funnel-building software, or a coach/partner who will come in and save the day!