By Scott Caputo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottvcaputo/
1. The Digital Escape
↳ Using screens to avoid real life
↳ Scrolling instead of solving problems
↳ Consuming others’ lives instead of building your own
2. The Comparison Spiral
↳ Measuring your chapter 1 against others’ chapter 20
↳ Using social media as a benchmark for success
↳ Finding evidence of falling behind
3. The Validation Loop
↳ Needing constant approval before moving forward
↳ Making decisions based on others’ opinions
↳ Seeking external confirmation for internal choices
4. The Energy Leak
↳ Maintaining relationships that drain you
↳ Staying in situations you’ve outgrown
↳ Allowing toxic people permanent access
5. The Future Fantasy
↳ Living in dreams instead of reality
↳ Using potential as an excuse for inaction
↳ Waiting for perfect conditions
6. The Comfort Shield
↳ Avoiding necessary discomfort
↳ Choosing familiar pain over unknown possibilities
↳ Staying in your safe zone too long
7. The Self-Sabotage Cycle
↳ Creating chaos when things go well
↳ Finding ways to verify negative beliefs
↳ Undermining your own success
These habits aren’t your identity.
They’re just patterns you can change.