Outsmarting Your Brain

Your Brain Can Be an A**hole

13 min · 27. jan. 2026
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You know what to do. You’ve made the plan. So why are you still not doing the thing? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason you overthink, hesitate, and keep getting ready to get ready. And no, it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe by keeping you the same. You’ll learn why your brain prefers familiar over fulfilling, how it confuses fear with danger, and why the loud, dramatic thoughts in your head aren’t facts... they’re just stories. We cover three powerful shifts: * Scary thoughts aren’t real threats * Fear doesn’t mean you’re in danger * You don’t have to believe every thought you think Plus, a simple way to break out of autopilot. Confidence comes from action, not the other way around. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this is your nudge to get moving anyway. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe! Stay in touch: Connect with me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiecoley/] Share your thoughts: Drop me an email [jackie@jackiecoley.com]

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Your Brain Can Be an A**hole

You know what to do. You’ve made the plan. So why are you still not doing the thing? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason you overthink, hesitate, and keep getting ready to get ready. And no, it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe by keeping you the same. You’ll learn why your brain prefers familiar over fulfilling, how it confuses fear with danger, and why the loud, dramatic thoughts in your head aren’t facts... they’re just stories. We cover three powerful shifts: * Scary thoughts aren’t real threats * Fear doesn’t mean you’re in danger * You don’t have to believe every thought you think Plus, a simple way to break out of autopilot. Confidence comes from action, not the other way around. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this is your nudge to get moving anyway. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe! Stay in touch: Connect with me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiecoley/] Share your thoughts: Drop me an email [jackie@jackiecoley.com]

27. jan. 202613 min