Are you actually doing the right things… or just telling yourself you are? In this episode, we dive into cognitive dissonance—the gap between what you believe and how you behave. It’s a powerful reflection on why results don’t match intentions, and how self-delusion quietly holds you back.

Key Takeaways

You can believe all the right things and still get poor results if your actions don’t align. Cognitive dissonance shows up in your health, career, and sales more than you think. The key is honest reflection—questioning your habits, challenging your approach, and being willing to admit where you’re off track.

Highlights

Real-life examples from psychiatry and sales reveal how people unknowingly sabotage themselves. Learn why doing “more” isn’t always the answer, and how small misalignments compound over time. Plus, a simple way to audit your thinking, behavior, and results—so you can stop guessing and start improving.

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About the host:

Jessen James

Jessen has spoken to and trained thousands of entrepreneurs all over the world and has been featured on Channel 5's Rich House Poor House.

Having built, bought, and sold multiple businesses himself, Jessen has had some amazing wins and some rather spectacular fails too! He now dedicates his time to serving others to better their lives and businesses by sharing his learnings. Get in touch today.

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