Listen "#090 The success trap: when success holds you back with Sharad Lal"
Episode Synopsis
Which of These 6 Success Traps Is Holding You Back?After my article on The Success Trap in Esquire resonated with so many, I’ve gone deeper in my latest How to Live podcast.Working with thousands of senior leaders at Google, Unilever, and HSBC, I’ve identified 6 fear-based identities that block evolution:🧠 The Solver – Fixes everything, but fears being dispensable → micromanagement 🎯 The Perfectionist – Sets high standards, but fears not being good enough → delays 🔥 The Workhorse – Outworks everyone, but fears not belonging → burnout 😎 The Charmer – Inspires others, but fears rejection → avoids tough decisions 📋 The Taskmaster – Executes efficiently, but fears uncertainty → kills innovation 🌟 The Visionary – Sees the future, but fears irrelevance → never follows throughThese identities aren’t weaknesses - they’re strengths turned rigid by fear.🎙️ Episode 90 explores how to evolve beyond them, without losing what made you successful.Episode Shownoteshttps://howtolive.life/episode/090-the-success-trap-when-success-holds-you-back-with-sharad-lalFor Folks Affected by Restructuring4 Week Career Transition Program. https://www.sharadlal.net/thrivethroughtransition How to Live NewsletterGo deeper with articles every 2-3 weeks. No spam. https://sharadlal.substack.com/ Leave us a messagehttps://howtolive.life/contactAbout Sharad Lalhttps://www.sharadlal.net/Follow usLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/
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