The Mental Saboteurs that Hold You Back

A personal revelation that's transforming how I work with men in midlife

Here's something I never expected to happen after three decades of deep personal development work.

I thought I had a pretty good handle on my inner world. Thirty years of yoga and meditation practice. Years of guiding other men through their own transformations. I understood the patterns that hold us back, or so I thought.

Then I discovered Positive Intelligence, and it completely rocked my world.

The Metamorphosis I Didn't See Coming

I decided to try the 6-week PQ App program, partly out of curiosity and partly because the Stanford research was so compelling. What happened next caught me completely off guard.

Within those six weeks, I literally felt like a metamorphosis was occurring. My most extreme mental saboteurs, those internal voices that had been quietly undermining me for years, began to shift in ways I'd never experienced before.

And this is coming from someone who's been practicing mindfulness and self-awareness for three decades.

The Science That Surprised Me

Stanford research reveals that nearly 95% of people identify mental "Saboteurs", internal voices of doubt, control, and fear, as causing significant harm to reaching their potential. These aren't character flaws; they're universal patterns that hijack our minds.

The breakthrough? You can measure exactly how much your mind is serving you versus sabotaging you. It's called your Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ).

Here's what really got my attention: Teams and professionals who increase their PQ perform 30-35% better on average. More importantly, they report being significantly happier and less stressed.

Why This Matters for Men in Midlife

You know that feeling when you're constantly battling yourself? When success in your career feels harder than it should? When you know you're capable of more but can't break through?

That's your Saboteurs at work.

For the men I work with, who are navigating the complex waters of midlife transitions, this represents a missing piece of the puzzle. We often focus on external changes: new careers, better relationships, clearer purpose. But what if the real battle is happening inside our own minds?

A Core Shift in My Work

The transformation I experienced was so profound that I immediately enrolled in the PQ Coaching program. This isn't just another tool I'm adding it is becoming a core element of my coaching going forward. That's how powerful and essential it is.

Whether you're ready for coaching or simply curious about what's driving your internal patterns, I want to offer you something valuable.

Take the 5-Minute Assessment

Over 1 million people have taken the Saboteur Assessment. Many describe their discovery calls as life-changing. They've taken steps to reduce the negative impacts of their saboteurs to enhance their performance, relationships, and wellbeing.

Ready to discover your saboteurs? Take the assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/

Want to discuss your results? Schedule a complimentary Saboteur Discovery Call: https://calendar.lorencrawford.com/sabouteurassessment

The Bottom Line

After 30 years of personal development work, I can honestly say this is the most powerful tool I've encountered for understanding and shifting the internal patterns that hold us back.

Your potential is waiting. The only question is: are you ready to stop fighting yourself and start winning?

What's your experience with internal saboteurs? Have you noticed patterns that seem to undermine your best efforts? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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