the tough truth



I’ve coached over 250 sensitive high achievers,

who think if they just plan better, they’ll finally feel at peace.

Take Matt, a high performer in a leadership role.

  • He was always thinking ten steps ahead.
  • He felt responsible for everything running smoothly.

But instead of trusting himself.
He tried to control every outcome.
Thinking it would finally give him peace of mind.

But here’s the truth:

We are limited human beings in a world of limitless possibilities.

Controlling every outcome is impossible.

And Control wasn’t what actually gave him peace of mind.

Trust was.

Trusting that he would figure things out.

Building a mindset that allowed him to feel at peace even when things were uncertain.

Planning is important,
But there’s a time when trust beats control.

If you want to feel more free?

Focus on trusting, not controlling.

Don’t get trapped in the endless cycle of overthinking.

Start trusting yourself now.

And if you're done letting your thoughts run the show:

I just opened up 3 spots to work with me for sensitive high achievers who want to break free from overthinking and build real inner peace.

Reply to this email with the words “Inner Freedom” and I’ll send you a Notion doc with more info about my approach.

21 people have already asked me for the doc… 4 have booked a call. But there’s still time to claim one of the 3 spots. If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it.

Much love,
Alex

PS: What I’m reading: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig (it’s long)
What I’m watching: Top Chef France - La Guerre des Restos
Quote of the week: “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten” - Tony Robbins




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