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How to Release the Beliefs Holding You Back with Tim Shurr

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Mar 8, 2026

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Tim Shurr

Tim Shurr, mind architect and hypnotherapist who upgrades unconscious beliefs for rapid change, breaks down how hidden “parking brakes” shape habits and decisions. He outlines a subconscious-first approach, two quick questions to spot blind spots, why focusing on fears backfires, and how tiny belief shifts and daily practices produce predictable, lasting momentum.

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ADVICE

Change The Belief Not Just The Behavior

Target the underlying belief that drives feelings and habits instead of surface symptoms.
Tim uses hypnotic regression to locate the belief, upgrades it in session two, then teaches tools in session three for sustainable change.

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ANECDOTE

James's Early Drum Belief That He Wasn't Musical

James cried after failing a counting exercise and believed he had no musical ability.
Tim points out the world-champion ability was inside him the whole time and success came from releasing limiting beliefs.

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INSIGHT

Your Unconscious Is Running The Show

The unconscious stores beliefs that guide most decisions and acts like the 'boss' of your behavior.
Tim cites research (~95%) and says blind spots cause willpower loss, anxiety, and repeated patterns until surfaced.

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Tim Shurr’s Mind Architect Approach

01:02 • 5min

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Creating Inevitable Outcomes and Releasing Parking Brakes

06:24 • 17sec

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Beliefs Underlie Feelings and Habits

06:40 • 3min

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Beliefs Formed by Others’ Messages

09:49 • 4min

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Conscious vs Unconscious Decision-Making

Two Questions to Uncover Blind Spots

16:44 • 5min

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Replacing Limiting Beliefs with New Ones

22:00 • 2min

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Why High Performers Need Belief Shifts

23:33 • 4min

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Brain as GPS and Focus on What You Want

27:59 • 1min

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Language, Leadership, and What You Celebrate

29:02 • 6min

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One Shift Away Keynote for 2026

35:26 • 3min

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Daily Habits: Monitor Beliefs and Questions

37:59 • 2min

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Physical Routines and Self-Care Shift

40:00 • 3min

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Achiever Syndrome and Anxiety-Driven Success

42:40 • 4min

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Parting Advice: Love Yourself to Trust Yourself

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In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, you’ll learn how to release the hidden “parking brakes” holding you back by upgrading the beliefs driving your habits, emotions, and performance. Tim Shurr, MA shares his “mind architect” approach and why one simple shift can create fast, lasting change.

We break down how the subconscious influences most decisions, how to uncover blind spots, and two questions you can use to replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones. We also explore why focusing on what you do not want backfires, how your brain works like a GPS, and how leaders get better results by celebrating what is working.

Tim finishes with the daily habits he uses, what he is teaching in 2026 with One Shift Away, and his final advice: love yourself so you can trust yourself.

Learn more about Tim here - https://timshurr.com
Purchase a copy of his books here - https://timshurr.com/books/
Connect with Tim on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timshurr/
If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/

James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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