Here’s How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Right Before The Breakthrough
Albert Bramante on why impostor syndrome is often self-protection — and how to rewrite the script in your head.
Do you ever notice that you’re most likely to procrastinate, overthink, or “get busy” right at the moment something meaningful is within reach? In this week’s episode, Albert Bramante (psychologist, talent agent, and author of Rise Above the Script) explains why that pattern isn’t random — it’s often impostor syndrome showing up as self-sabotage.
We talk about how the brain uses “I’m too busy” (busy-ness) as a socially acceptable cover for fear, and how a simple time audit can reveal where avoidance is stealing momentum (hello scrolling, numbing, and micro-distractions). Albert also breaks down how self-sabotage is frequently self-protection — an unconscious attempt to avoid the discomfort of a new identity that is more visible, more responsible, more exposed.
You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately: tiny language shifts like adding “yet,” practicing “yes, and,” reducing “but,” and replacing “I’ll try” with real commitment — plus the power of small actions taken consistently right when you feel the urge to pull back.
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