The Catholic Coaching Podcast 40. The One Thing Holding You Back
Apr 29, 2021
They tackle why so many people know what to do but fail to act, reframing discipline from punishment to instruction. They explore how emotions, thoughts, desire, and healing interact with disciplined growth. Practical prompts and stories aim to awaken longings, clarify mission, and show how commitment and community accelerate change.
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Knowing Vs Doing Is The Core Problem
- Most people know what to do but fail because they label the problem as lack of discipline.
- Survey respondents: ~50% said discipline (know what to do but don't), 13% said intellectual, 35% emotional, showing clarity but inaction.
Client's Tears Revealed Hidden Desire
- Erin shared coaching a client who cried saying I want the goal but I don't think I'm disciplined enough.
- The emotion revealed both strong desire and a harsh inner image of discipline that the client felt they didn't match.
Discipline Lives In Your Imagination
- People associate discipline with extreme images (e.g., Jocko or a tight-bunned librarian) which creates resistance.
- Those mental images cause self-reproach when you don't match the stereotype, blocking action.