Taming Your Gremlin by Rick Carson Summary
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Meet the saboteur living rent-free in your mind. For four decades, "Taming Your Gremlin" has helped thousands conquer self-sabotage. Endorsed by therapists and executives alike, Carson's surprisingly simple method unlocks what Michael Port calls "subtle and powerful" freedom from your own worst enemy.
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The Voice That Holds You Back
Imagine a mischievous creature perched on your shoulder, constantly whispering thoughts of inadequacy, fear, and limitation. This is your "gremlin" - the narrator in your head that's been with you since birth. It uses your past experiences to hypnotize you into living a limited life, keeping you trapped in cycles of self-sabotage. Rick Carson's revolutionary approach doesn't promise enlightenment or riches but something perhaps more valuable: the ability to enjoy each day more fully by freeing yourself from this inner saboteur. The gremlin isn't merely your inner critic-it's the source of all negative thoughts, using your fears and past experiences against you. It's sophisticated and shape-shifting, appearing sometimes as a trusted adviser, other times as an obvious enemy. What makes Carson's method so powerful is how it transforms this complex psychological concept into something we can visualize, understand, and ultimately, tame.
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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