Why High Achievers Still Struggle With Self-Doubt — And How to Eliminate It | Steve Barton

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The episode discusses why high achievers struggle with self-doubt and introduces the 'Game of 10' framework to overcome it.

Why do many successful people still struggle with self-doubt even after achieving results? Steve Barton introduces the "Game of 10," a framework designed to help high-performing leaders move beyond guilt, overthinking, and internal conflict toward clarity and confident action. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore awareness, identity, and what "I am enough" really means for leaders balancing ambition with responsibility. Support independent journalism at https://kajmasterclass.com=========================================*Episode chapters*00:34 – Introduction and guest background05:34 – Why high performers feel stuck07:46 – Thoughts versus awareness in leadership10:33 – Understanding “I am enough” correctly12:29 – Game of 10 vs Game often played15:00 – Ambition versus contentment in leadership17:45 – Letting go and emotional detachment19:56 – Book, parenting, and inner child=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A video-first, live-first global conversation platform — editorially independent and depth-driven. In-depth, unscripted conversations with thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and experts — exploring ideas, lived…

People in this episode

Host: Khudania Ajay

Guest: Steve Barton

Topics covered

• self-doubt
• high achievers
• leadership
• clarity
• emotional detachment
• ambition
• identity

Keywords

• self-doubt
• high performers
• Game of 10
• leadership
• emotional detachment
• ambition
• clarity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Steve Barton Coaching

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