From the Desk of Coach Don

Self-Sabotage: The "I Don't Deserve It" Trap That Holds Entrepreneurs Back

Written by Don Jacks | Jul 21, 2025 9:00:00 AM

This one’s personal. For you. For me. For almost every business owner I’ve ever coached.

It goes like this:

  • You get a win… but downplay it.

  • You get momentum… then ghost your own goals.

  • You feel success coming… and suddenly find ways to blow it up.

Why? Because deep down, you don’t feel like you deserve it.

Imposter syndrome. Childhood programming. Fear of judgment. Guilt. All of it shows up as sabotage.

Here’s the truth: you don’t have to earn your worth. You are already valuable. Deserving. Capable.

Your success doesn’t steal from anyone else. And it doesn’t need to be paid for in struggle.

Recognize the patterns. Name the fear. Then replace it with truth.

You were made for more. You are allowed to win.

Let’s stop playing small. Let’s get to work.