- David Boyle
- Jan 16
- 2 min read

Your results are up to you. Education alone doesn’t create success—your effort, application, and execution do. No guarantees, just opportunities for those willing to put in the work.
What if the biggest obstacle in your business isn’t the market, your team, or your product… but the way you talk to yourself?

Visionaries,
You’re out there trying to build an empire, but your inner voice sounds more like a grumpy neighbor yelling, “Keep it down!” Self-doubt, second-guessing, and negative self-talk aren’t just holding you back...they’re stealing your momentum. But here’s the good news: you can rewire that narrative and turn your inner critic into your biggest hype squad.
I'll show you how.

Today in 5 Minutes or Less:
What You’re Doing Right Now:
☑️ Telling yourself you’re not good enough, smart enough, or ready enough.
☑️ Sabotaging opportunities because of fear and self-doubt.
☑️ Focusing on failures and ignoring wins, no matter how big or small.
What to Do Instead:
☑️ Replace negative thoughts with action-oriented affirmations.
☑️ Treat yourself like you’d treat your team...with encouragement and constructive feedback.
☑️ Celebrate wins, even the tiny ones. Momentum builds when you acknowledge progress.
Stop being your own worst critic.
Start building the mindset that builds success.

5 Self-Talk Lies Keeping Your Business Stuck (and How to Shut Them Up)
1: "You're Not Ready" Is a Scam
Your brain loves telling you that you need more time, experience, or education before you can make a big move. Spoiler alert: there's no "perfect" time. Waiting for the stars to align is just fear in disguise.
(Don't answer that)

2: Stop Confusing Feedback With Failure
One bad review or missed opportunity doesn't mean you're a failure...it means you're learning. If every critique turns into a self-doubt spiral, it's time to reframe.
Feedback is data, not a death sentence.
Use it to level up.
3: Your Inner Critic Needs an HR Department
Imagine if you talked to your team the way you talk to yourself. Would they stick around? Didn't think so. Give your inner dialogue a performance review and replace criticism with constructive support.

4: Progress Beats Perfection
Your self-talk is obsessed with perfection, but perfection is the enemy of progress. Start celebrating what you did accomplish instead of fixating on what didn't get done. Small wins add up. Start acknowledging them!
5: Action Drowns Out Doubt
The fastest way to silence negative self-talk? Take action. Confidence only comes from one place, you're self-talk, so take action while you narrate supportive dialogue inside your own head.

Your inner voice can be your greatest ally or your biggest obstacle.
The good news?
You get to choose which one it is.
Rewriting your self-talk takes practice, but the more you challenge those doubts and take action, the quieter they'll get.
The challenge to that is realizing every time you get out of your comfort zone, negative self-talk will arise to try and keep you "safe" (small).
So get use to challenging your negative self-talk!
If your self-talk isn't helping you grow, it's time to fire it and replace it with a voice that builds, not breaks you.

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