Podcast #656WHY YOU'RE GETTING AVERAGE RESULTSYou’re not average — but your results might be. And it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or unclear. In this episode, we’re breaking down the quiet ways high achievers sabotage their success: from half-committing, to making micro-excuses, to hiding from their own greatness.You’ll learn why driven people often fear being average — but also resist believing they’re extraordinary. If you’ve been feeling stuck at a plateau or tired of getting “meh” results that don’t reflect your potential, this conversation will light a fire under you.It’s time to rewire how you show up — and finally start getting the results that match who you really are.High achievers are afraid of being average, and yet, you often won't admit that you're extraordinary.High achievers are terrified of mediocrity — but many unconsciously accept average results because they don’t fully own their extraordinary potential. This episode breaks down the hidden ways driven people settle for less, how micro-excuses sabotage success, and what it really takes to start living up to your true capacity.You get average results because you behave with average habits.If you want better than average, do more. Be better. Average people put things offThey overthink.They wait for "the perfect time" The Lie of “I’m Doing My Best”* Why most high achievers say they’re doing everything, but secretly know they’re not all in.* How being “busy” is not the same as being committed.“I’m just waiting for the right time.”→ Truth: You’re avoiding discomfort or the risk of imperfection.“I’m doing everything I can.”→ Truth: You’re doing everything comfortable, not everything required.“I’m just a perfectionist.”→ Truth: You’re using perfectionism to justify procrastination or fear of judgment.“I need to feel more motivated first.”→ Truth: You’re relying on feelings instead of decisions.“I don’t want to rush it — I want to do it right.”→ Truth: You’re letting fear of failure stall you in endless prep mode.“I’m too busy right now.”→ Truth: You’re prioritizing distractions or low-leverage work to avoid the hard stuff.“I don’t want to come off as arrogant.”→ Truth: You’re dimming your light to make others more comfortable.“It’s not working, so maybe I’m not meant for this.”→ Truth: You’re expecting results without full follow-through or long-term consistency.“I’m being responsible by playing it safe.”→ Truth: You’re avoiding risk to protect your ego, not your future.The Truth About Half-Commitment* Common signs: starting/stopping, hesitating, tweaking instead of doing.* The fear of going all in because failure would feel personal.* “Almost effort” brings “almost results.”The Illusion of Effort: Are you working hard, or are you working wholeheartedly?Fear Masquerading as Logic: Are you calling it “wisdom,” “balance,” or “realism” — when it’s actually fear or resistance?Self-Trust Gap: What would full commitment require of your belief in yourself?Emotional Avoidance: Half-commitment is a strategy to avoid the vulnerability of giving your all and still failing.Control vs. Surrender: Are you staying half-in so you always have a backup excuse?COACHING QUESTIONS* Where in your life are you saying “yes” with your mouth but “maybe” with your effort?* What are you afraid would happen if you went all in?* If you knew success was guaranteed, what would you do differently today?* What does full commitment look like and feel like for you?* What are the “micro-quits” you’ve allowed to become habits?Half-committed effort creates self-doubt. Full commitment builds self-trust.You don’t get extraordinary results with lukewarm decisions.When you dabble, you delay. When you commit, you collapse time.Your life reflects the level of commitment you show — not the level of potential you have.Micro-Excuses Are Keeping You Average* Subtle self-sabotage phrases:* “I’ll start Monday.”* “I’m just too busy right now.”* “I’m not quite ready yet.”* Micro-excuses vs.