Summary - Get Out Of Your Own Way: Based On The Book By Mark Goulston And Philip Goldberg

SUMMARY

GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARK GOULSTON AND PHILIP GOLDBERG

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Understanding Self-Defeat

The Influence of Early Relationships

Procrastination and Emotional Avoidance

Anger, Saying No, and Holding Onto Hurt

Unspoken Expectations and Playing It Safe

The Pitfalls of Always Being Right and Blaming

Navigating Broken Promises and Lingering Anger

Learning from Errors and Accepting Imperfection

Internal Resistance and Avoidance Tactics

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Get Out of Your Own Way Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior by Mark Goulston and Philip Goldberg delves into the reasons behind our self-sabotaging actions. It explores the common patterns of behavior that prevent individuals from achieving happiness, love, and success in their lives. The book identifies forty specific self-defeating behaviors, ranging from procrastination and fear to envy and holding grudges. Drawing on clinical experience, it offers practical insights and usable strategies to understand the roots of these behaviors and learn how to transform them into life-enhancing ones. The core theme revolves around gaining self-awareness and taking actionable steps to break free from these destructive cycles.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 26, 2025