801: Stop Self-Sabotage and Learn to Be Positive Again with Eric Carder

How do you know if you are a toxic person? If you consistently harm yourself or others through your mindsets and actions and you are in the habit of self-sabotage, you are actively getting in the way of your own goals and dreams. The reasons one may do this can be complex, but there are ways to learn how to stop self-sabotage.

Eric Carder is an expert in leadership and motivation. He has been focused on the concept of the "toxic mindset" and how it can hold people back from achieving their goals. Today, Eric discusses how negative self-talk, difficulty adapting to change, and relying on others for motivation can all contribute to a toxic mindset. He shares his strategies for overcoming these challenges, including the use of index cards to write down goals, problems, and solutions.

Quotes

“You shouldn't rely on somebody else's motivation to motivate you. What a toxic mindset comes in as is we are our own worst enemies.” - Eric Carder

“You can't consistently perform in a manner that's inconsistent with the way that you see yourself.” - Eric Carder

“Sometimes it takes someone else to see something that's really literally in front of your face.” - Eric Carder

Takeaways

00:43 Negative self-talk and difficulty adapting to change can contribute to a toxic mindset that holds people back from achieving their goals.

07:46 Breaking down big goals into smaller, actionable steps and celebrating those small wins along the way can help overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed.

13:17 Asking for help and not trying to do everything alone is crucial, as relying solely on oneself can be one's own worst enemy.

21:19 Maintaining a strategic, step-by-step approach, rather than focusing solely on the end result, is key to making progress.

22:59 Developing systems and processes to effectively utilize tools and software is important for business success, not just the tools themselves.

Resources

• Eric Carder: What would happen if you 10X your income in the next 3 years?
• Add Eric Carder as a Friend on Facebook

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast