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Have you ever felt like negative self-talk was holding you back in business? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Gary Sprouse, a retired primary care physician and author, to uncover a surprising method for boosting your self-worth AND your income.

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“Whether we like ourselves or not, it affects our self-esteem. The problem that we’ve gotten into is we don’t count all our achievements.” – Dr. Gary Sprouse

Author of “Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress,” Dr. Gary Sprouse shares his unique perspective on self-esteem, blending his medical knowledge with psychological insights. We explore his innovative “50-point wake-up” system and how it can transform the way you view yourself and your accomplishments.

Discover how to:

• Accurately assess your achievements and give yourself proper credit
• Reframe your self-perception using Dr. Sprouse’s three-part self-esteem model
• Overcome the hidden culprits behind chronic stress and self-doubt

Key insights include:

• The surprising connection between your ability to envision the future and your self-esteem
• How to use “realistic optimism” to navigate challenges without succumbing to fear
• A practical “worry organizer” tool to manage anxiety and boost confidence in negotiations

Dr. Sprouse also introduces his four D’s – Deny, Deflect, Diminish, and Dismiss – and explains how these unconscious behaviors can either reinforce or undermine your self-esteem.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur struggling with confidence or simply looking to enhance your negotiation skills, this conversation offers a fresh, science-backed approach to building unshakeable self-worth. Get ready to rewire your thinking and claim the success you truly deserve!

Resources:

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Connect with Gary Sprouse:

Website: TheLessStressDoc.com

Email: LessStressDoc (at) gmail.com

Books: Highway to Your Happy Place & Mindset Matters

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