Hidden Potential: The Psychology of self-sabotage and changing what's possible - Heather Moyse (2x Olympic Gold)
Overcome the quiet ways we waste our potential and build a mindset for performance and success
We all love the idea of “potential” until it quietly turns into pressure, guilt, and a weird fear of actually trying.
Heather Moyse didn’t start professional sport until 27 and still became a double Olympic gold medallist. Breaking out of her social safety and truly exploring her potential wasn't easy.
We dig into behavioral inertia, self‑sabotage, and the invisible “settings” your environment installs in your brain. Think of this as a mindset update: less motivational quotes, more useful psychology.
f you’ve ever felt stuck in the “nearly” version of your life—nearly starting, nearly committing, nearly backing yourself—this conversation gives you language, mental models, and a few friendly kicks to move.
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Spot the subtle ways your environment is capping your potential.
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Replace “be realistic” thinking with experiments that actually feel safe.
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Build a high‑potential identity without burning out or becoming a robot.
Hit play and give your potential something better than another inspirational reel.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Importance of Potential
02:51 Potential is talent You Don't Have Yet
05:21 The Impact of Parental Expectations on Potential
07:31 Breaking Through Environmental and Exposure Limitations
10:39 Inertia and Change
13:57 Overcoming Fear of Judgment and Self-Sabotage
15:20 The Physics of Behavioral Inertia and Motivation
21:21 Intentionality in Life Choices
24:21 The Difficulty of Intentional Choices Like Having Children
28:01 Limiting Beliefs, Assumptions and Identity Blockers
29:52 Energy Takers, Naysayers and Lobsters
32:55 Finding the Right Influences and Support System
35:48 Performing under pressure
36:24 Optimal Arousal Zone for Peak Performance
47:10 Kindest Thing
48:33 Wrap Up
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