Wiest explores self-sabotage—the unconscious patterns and fears that block your own progress. She reveals how you keep yourself stuck through limiting beliefs and nervous system responses. The book resonates for showing that the biggest obstacle to success is often yourself, not external circumstances or bad luck.
What readers sayAbout The Mountain Is You.
Identified my pattern of quitting right before success. Stayed in my training program this time and graduated.
The chapter on perfectionism as self-sabotage described me exactly. I started a project even though it wasn't perfect.
Repetitive sometimes, but the nervous system stuff was new for me. Now I notice when I'm self-sabotaging in real time.
Realized I was afraid of success and what came with it. Finally took the promotion I've been turning down.
The self-sabotage patterns hit way too close to home. Dumped a relationship that wasn't working and felt relief.
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