How High Achievers Get in Their Own Way — and What to Do About It!

Operating from the Shadow side… Your blind spot keeping you stuck

And can look like this

Overthinking instead of acting

– They keep polishing a presentation until midnight but don’t send it.

– They talk themselves out of applying for a promotion.

Playing small in public settings

– They stay quiet in meetings, even when they have the right answer.

– They avoid volunteering for leadership opportunities.

Self-criticism on repeat

– After every success, they immediately think, “I could’ve done better.”

– They beat themselves up after small mistakes instead of moving forward.

Sabotaging relationships at work

– They shut down or get defensive when challenged by a colleague.

– They avoid tough conversations that could actually solve problems.

In psychology, the “shadow side” (a term popularized by Carl Jung) refers to: 

The parts of ourselves we push away, deny, or don’t want to see — often traits, impulses, or feelings we’ve judged as “bad” or “unacceptable.”

For example:

• A confident executive might secretly feel insecure, but hides it with perfectionism.

• A high-achiever might repress anger, but it leaks out through passive-aggression or burnout.

• Someone who wants to be “nice” or “professional” might bury ambition, competitiveness, or even their own needs.

The shadow isn’t just “dark stuff” — it’s anything hidden. 

YOUR Blind SPOT

Sometimes it’s actually untapped power or potential. 

But when it’s ignored, it often drives self-sabotage.

• “I know I’m holding myself back.”

• “I keep second-guessing myself.”

• “I procrastinate, even when I know what to do.”

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