If you're ambitious but stuck in the gap between knowing and doing, this episode is for you. I break down the nine psychological barriers that keep capable people from taking action—from waiting for permission that will never come to letting impostor syndrome run your life. These aren't tactical problems, they're deeply rooted patterns that affect everyone. Here's what you need to understand about what's actually holding you back.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:37 You're Waiting for Permission

02:21 You Have Imposter Syndrome

05:06 You're Focusing On What "They" Think

07:32 You've Lost Perspective

11:11 You're Waiting Until You Feel Ready

13:19 You Keep Getting In Your Own Way

16:31 You Allow Toxic Personal Narratives to Persist

21:08 You Avoid Yourself

23:45 You're Trying to Be a Lone Wolf

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Tim Stoddart is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and writers. He's built multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses with SEO, content marketing, advertising, and great writing.

A few years ago he went full circle and bought Copyblogger, a website and platform that first taught him how to build an online business when he first started.

In this episode, we dive into the "inner game" of what it actually takes to build multiple successful companies, the psychological toll it can take that most entrepreneurs never talk about, and Tim shares business advice everyone ignores that could actually be the key to building a successful business.

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• https://copyblogger.com/
• https://www.timstodz.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/@timstodz

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Why Creators Are Broke

09:29 How Content Attracts Serendipity

19:04 Building Business Relationships Through Authenticity

29:09 Sobriety, Entrepreneurship, and Obsession

47:10 Self-Care, Stillness, and Sustainability

54:29 Business Advice Everyone Ignores

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This is a public coaching session where I help Dan Bennett, an entrepreneur who's built a six-figure company, navigate the constant uncertainty and overwhelm of growing his business.

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Dan is the founder of Hot Sauce Video, a company dedicated to helping remarkable people look and sound great on camera.

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The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.

Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.

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SOCIAL LINKS:

Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd

Substack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd

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Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.