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Uncovering Self-Sabotage: How to Expand Your Life and Stop Getting in Your Own Way In this episode, we’re diving into a deeply personal topic that affects many musicians: self-sabotage. We'll explore how to overcome the mental and emotional barriers that keep you from growing your music career and achieving your fullest potential. Key Topics Covered: Thermometers as an Analogy for Comfort ZonesWe often adjust our internal "thermometers" to maintain what's familiar, even if it's not comfortable. This analogy illustrates how what we've normalized in the past may still dictate our present lives and music careers. The Comfort Zone ExplainedFamiliarity is mistaken for safety, which is why we stay in comfort zones—whether it’s financial struggles or performance anxiety. Even if it’s detrimental, our brains cling to what’s worked in the past for survival. Examples of Self-SabotageMany musicians sabotage their success due to normalized beliefs like the “starving artist” mentality. When new opportunities arise