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Why You're Stuck: Your Guide to Finding Freedom from Any of Life's Challenges
Are you pissed off that life didn't come with an instruction manual? Do you find yourself struggling to figure out what you really want in life? Or do you know exactly what you want, but can't ever get it because you're trapped by fears, unwanted thoughts, and unshakeable habits?
Are you successful in certain areas, but still feel like something is missing in your relationships, finances, physical health, or overall happiness?
No matter what your challenge is, the root cause of why we get stuck in any area of life is fundamentally the same. The good news is that when you understand what's really been secretly holding you back, you'll finally have the map for how to escape. You're about to
The secret to getting answers when you're feeling lost, confused, and have no idea what to do or where to even begin How to tap into your inner strength to experience more motivation, happiness, and fulfillment on demand - regardless of what's happening in your life How to get whatever you want, even if you're stressed out, busy, or have a million excuses What the six things are that drive all of your behavior and how to tap into them to reprogram any thought or habit on a neurological level What the most common fear is that holds people back, and why you'll never overcome it until you understand this one simple thing Why a force stronger than willpower may be the missing link to getting yourself out of any rut Why much of the great advice you've heard, especially from self-help and personal development gurus, may be the very thing that's keeping you stuck. Why looking to find your life's purpose is almost always going to backfire on you.
Are you successful in certain areas, but still feel like something is missing in your relationships, finances, physical health, or overall happiness?
No matter what your challenge is, the root cause of why we get stuck in any area of life is fundamentally the same. The good news is that when you understand what's really been secretly holding you back, you'll finally have the map for how to escape. You're about to
The secret to getting answers when you're feeling lost, confused, and have no idea what to do or where to even begin How to tap into your inner strength to experience more motivation, happiness, and fulfillment on demand - regardless of what's happening in your life How to get whatever you want, even if you're stressed out, busy, or have a million excuses What the six things are that drive all of your behavior and how to tap into them to reprogram any thought or habit on a neurological level What the most common fear is that holds people back, and why you'll never overcome it until you understand this one simple thing Why a force stronger than willpower may be the missing link to getting yourself out of any rut Why much of the great advice you've heard, especially from self-help and personal development gurus, may be the very thing that's keeping you stuck. Why looking to find your life's purpose is almost always going to backfire on you.
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First published September 8, 2013
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About the author
Derek Doepker
30 books52 followersMy name is Derek Doepker and I am the creator of Excuse Proof Fitness at http://excuseproof.com as well as a fitness author specializing in overcoming everyday challenges to living a healthy lifestyle like limited time, limited budget, limited knowledge, or just plain lack of motivation.
I didn't always used to be an "expert" though. My passion for these things stems from my own struggle years ago living an unhealthy lifestyle and eating fast food every single night. I was addicted to junk food and my body was suffering for it.
I wanted to change, but I had no idea how to overcome years of terrible eating habits and lack of exercise. It didn't help that there were millions of conflicting experts and books out there all saying something different.
After intense research and plenty of hard work, I managed to get in the best shape of my life, and most importantly stay in great shape for the past 9 years.
But it wasn't enough for me to see results, I wanted to help others overcome the same obstacles I had to face like a busy schedule and limited money.
I also noticed many people struggling to get motivated, and this led me into spending years studying everything I could get my hands on when it came to psychology, personal development, and how to "hack" the brain to do what you want it to do. When I discovered that "willpower" is not the answer to making change, it started to make sense why so many people struggled to stay motivated.
Having this knowledge of psychology, plus my special "ninja" strategies I developed over the years for overcoming time and money constraints, I set out to share my knowledge with others so anyone who wanted to get in shape would have the tools and knowledge to do so.
For those ready to make the commitment to live their fullest potential, you are free to check out my blog where I offer free tips as well as my kindle books where I layout the most powerful techniques I've ever discovered for creating a rapid and permanent change in your body and mind.
I didn't always used to be an "expert" though. My passion for these things stems from my own struggle years ago living an unhealthy lifestyle and eating fast food every single night. I was addicted to junk food and my body was suffering for it.
I wanted to change, but I had no idea how to overcome years of terrible eating habits and lack of exercise. It didn't help that there were millions of conflicting experts and books out there all saying something different.
After intense research and plenty of hard work, I managed to get in the best shape of my life, and most importantly stay in great shape for the past 9 years.
But it wasn't enough for me to see results, I wanted to help others overcome the same obstacles I had to face like a busy schedule and limited money.
I also noticed many people struggling to get motivated, and this led me into spending years studying everything I could get my hands on when it came to psychology, personal development, and how to "hack" the brain to do what you want it to do. When I discovered that "willpower" is not the answer to making change, it started to make sense why so many people struggled to stay motivated.
Having this knowledge of psychology, plus my special "ninja" strategies I developed over the years for overcoming time and money constraints, I set out to share my knowledge with others so anyone who wanted to get in shape would have the tools and knowledge to do so.
For those ready to make the commitment to live their fullest potential, you are free to check out my blog where I offer free tips as well as my kindle books where I layout the most powerful techniques I've ever discovered for creating a rapid and permanent change in your body and mind.
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January 23, 2014
Thank you for making me realize that I will mess up and its OK. I see things clearly now. I wish I could thank you personally. Continue touching people's lives.
"I get lost in the beauty of everything I see. The world ain't half as bad as we paint it to be. If all the sons, all the daughters stopped to take it in. Well then hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin." - Come Home
"I get lost in the beauty of everything I see. The world ain't half as bad as we paint it to be. If all the sons, all the daughters stopped to take it in. Well then hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin." - Come Home
July 28, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. I just quit my job recently to start my own business. It's a bit scary but more than anything, it's exciting. Reading this gave me even more motivation to succeed in my business as well as ideas for actions to take too make my business successful. Definitely recommend!
October 22, 2021
Really a 3.5. This book confirms all that you know about moving forward with edition of Mindfulness. It also dives in paradoxical statements that a person should embrace instead of believing it is one or the other.
June 1, 2014
Meh. Same old, same old
February 6, 2019
Nothing new here, but well organized and complete, without the authorial puffery that is in so many self-help books.
June 10, 2020
Finally finished it. Meh.
The first 50ish percent is decent, but the use of the same situations over and over is boring and redundant. Several editing and grammatical errors, seems to lose train of thought mid paragraph. Some useful quotes and information gleaned from Tony Robin's and other self help gurus. I started it in 2014, and started it over again to finish what I started. I'm so thankful I trudged thru till the end, but mostly just skim/scrolled because the writing was so annoying by that point.
Would not recommend, just read Tony Robins.
The first 50ish percent is decent, but the use of the same situations over and over is boring and redundant. Several editing and grammatical errors, seems to lose train of thought mid paragraph. Some useful quotes and information gleaned from Tony Robin's and other self help gurus. I started it in 2014, and started it over again to finish what I started. I'm so thankful I trudged thru till the end, but mostly just skim/scrolled because the writing was so annoying by that point.
Would not recommend, just read Tony Robins.
December 2, 2018
Aside from some editing issues, this book was great, filled with practical information that you could start applying immediately. I loved Doepker's style of writing. I do plan to read some of his other books.
If you follow his advice, it will certainly help you get unstuck from anything that's holding you back.
I highly recommend this book!
If you follow his advice, it will certainly help you get unstuck from anything that's holding you back.
I highly recommend this book!
January 6, 2019
I'm not actually sure why this ended up in my Kindle books list. DNF
July 10, 2019
I really enjoyed this book a lot! Now to just put the steps into practice!
November 1, 2019
Worthy reading
A great book covering a lot of different topics concerning psychology and human behaviour and IT IS NOT BORING!
Recommended
A great book covering a lot of different topics concerning psychology and human behaviour and IT IS NOT BORING!
Recommended
December 10, 2019
Nothing you can't find anywhere else. A combination of positive psychology, Stoic philosophy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Poor formating.
Poor formating.
December 31, 2015
I'm either hopelessly stuck or am just not the self-help book type. On a positive note, this freebie saved me the expense of paying a ridiculously perky new age-y life coach, only to learn I find them intensely annoying. I don't want to sit down with Maslow's hierarchy and analyze my motivations for everything I do, even if it means I am in the grip of social media (I telecommute--it's my only link to the outside world). I may be floundering, but m not "let me imagine myself five years in the future so I can ask myself for advice as I look back on my situation" floundering.
Maybe if I hadn't seen that episode of Family Guy where Brian writes his book ("Wish It, Want It, Do It," or some such silliness...) because I kept hearing Bill Maher making crap of me as I tried to read this.
Maybe if I hadn't seen that episode of Family Guy where Brian writes his book ("Wish It, Want It, Do It," or some such silliness...) because I kept hearing Bill Maher making crap of me as I tried to read this.
June 26, 2015
A thoughtful book on moving ahead
I enjoyed this thoughtful little book about feeling stuck. The author suggests that feeling stuck is not necessarily a bad thing but is a place to begin reflecting on what is causing the feeling and what you need to move ahead. He gives many good suggestions for how to dig deeper into yourself to discover the answers for how to change your life and find greater fulfillment. I feel it is well worth a read if you are feeling stuck.
I gave this book 4 stars rather than 5 simply because there are quite a number of typos, errors and omissions. It is surprising with a book of this quality and is an unfortunate mark against it.
I enjoyed this thoughtful little book about feeling stuck. The author suggests that feeling stuck is not necessarily a bad thing but is a place to begin reflecting on what is causing the feeling and what you need to move ahead. He gives many good suggestions for how to dig deeper into yourself to discover the answers for how to change your life and find greater fulfillment. I feel it is well worth a read if you are feeling stuck.
I gave this book 4 stars rather than 5 simply because there are quite a number of typos, errors and omissions. It is surprising with a book of this quality and is an unfortunate mark against it.
September 28, 2015
In full disclosure, this audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.
Overall, the book is pretty good. There's nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary to set it apart from the thousands of other self-help books out there. However, if you were to only read one self-help book this year you could do a lot worse than this. It was enjoyable and kept my interest throughout.
The narrator for this title was OK. He came off sounding like that "wise" older brother or uncle we all have who wants to impart their life's lessons onto us. He was fine for the material.
Overall, the book is pretty good. There's nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary to set it apart from the thousands of other self-help books out there. However, if you were to only read one self-help book this year you could do a lot worse than this. It was enjoyable and kept my interest throughout.
The narrator for this title was OK. He came off sounding like that "wise" older brother or uncle we all have who wants to impart their life's lessons onto us. He was fine for the material.
April 11, 2014
You can't effectively solve a problem if you're only treating the symptoms. On the contrary, you need to dig deep until you find the root of the problem. That's exactly what the author teaches the reader to do. Sure, he could tell us to think happy thoughts and stay positive, but unless we know what's motivating our behavior, we won't be able to sustain that mindset, thus falling into the same pattern, over and over again. Mainly, Doepker explains the basic needs all humans seek, how we meet those needs (both healthily and destructively) and the right way to go about achieving them.
May 17, 2015
This is a very practical book on how to change your situation. I enjoyed that this book doesn't give you the tools to "get out" of any particular rut, but it gives you the power to change how you see your circumstances. The greatest tool you have is your mind and you are never actually stuck. This book helped me to see that and was an easy read. I'm glad I took the time to read it. If you take it seriously there is a lot of self exploration. This is not the kind of book you want to pass up if you feel stuck in any way.
February 26, 2015
I found myself writing down, quoting and rereading sections because of the valuable information. I have read a lot of self-help books but Doepker does a great job of saying things a little bit different than everyone else. If you are someone who has a block, this is a great book to help get past it.
May 1, 2015
A nice compilation of useful tips, helps you see things a way you might not have before.
August 5, 2014
I really like this book. this book is so true and I know a lot of people like this.
January 17, 2019
Inspirational and practical! Just what I needed to help forge my breakthrough.
December 31, 2022
Excellent book for those who are stuck in their lives!
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