Episode 157: Why Money or Success Can Feel Unsafe

About this episode

The episode explores why money or success can feel unsafe and how identity protection influences this perception.

If you’ve ever wondered why money or success can make you feel unsafe, this episode of the Seven-Figure Standard podcast is for you. Join Mykie and Arash as they unpack the hidden reasons behind this experience and dive into how identity protection shapes your relationship with success. Arash explores what this looks like in real life, why the fears surrounding it aren’t actually real, and how they quietly hold you back. He also breaks down why even high achievers tend to self-sabotage right ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mykie Stiller, Arash Vossoughi

Topics covered

• money
• success
• identity protection
• self-sabotage
• high achievers

Keywords

• money
• success
• identity protection
• self-sabotage
• high achievers
• fears
• relationship with success

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