The One Trick Trap: How Old Habits Make Us Feel Powerful—But Keep Us Stuck

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Remember those gloriously reckless childhood moments from the 80s—like riding sketchy skateboards with no brakes and even worse turning? In this nostalgic yet deeply reflective episode, I take you back to my first board: The Yellow Peril. It was fast, flashy, and utterly useless for anything involving control or direction.

But what started as a funny story about scraped knees and failed tricks turns into a powerful metaphor for life.

We explore:

• The one trick that made me feel powerful (but mostly dangerous)
• Why we often fall back on old habits, especially under stress
• How to recognize when you’re stuck—and what to do about it
• The difference between what we’re good at and what’s actually good for us

Whether you’re a child of the 80s or just someone who’s been spinning in circles with the same coping strategy, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in for laughs, stories, and a gentle reminder: just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

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