The Old You Isn’t Wrong

Daily Power Boost: Ignite Your Potential

Jul 01, 2025•6 min

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Episode description

We talk a lot about reinvention.But what if the part of you holding back… once kept you alive?

In this episode of Daily Power Boost, we confront the tension between honoring your survival patterns and no longer letting them lead. If you’re stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming, today’s message might feel like a gentle breakup… with an outdated version of you.

Because the old you isn’t wrong.They’re just not in charge anymore.

In This Episode

* Why your old identity was built for protection, not expansion

* How loyalty to your past self creates stagnation in your present

* A 3-step process to thank your former self, and take back the wheel

✦ Reflection Prompts

* What survival traits am I still leading with, even when I don’t need them anymore?

* Where do I feel guilt for evolving past my past self?

* If I could separate gratitude from guidance, what would I do differently this week?

✦ Action Steps

* Thank the Architect

Write a short note to your past self. Name one thing they protected you from—and one thing you no longer need them to manage.

* Relocate the Leader

Say aloud: “Thank you for getting me here. I’ve got it from here.” Feel the handoff in your nervous system.

* Lead from Alignment

Pick one action today that reflects who you are becoming, not who you were taught to be.

✦ Bonus Resource

Book a No-cost Success Blockers Call

If your strategy is sound but still not working, the problem might be your identity. This call helps you identify the inner friction keeping you stuck.

✦ Next Episode

You’re Not Unmotivated: You’re Misaligned

Because when your strategy doesn’t match your current self-concept, your energy rebels.

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