Smart People Do This… and It’s Holding Them Back

Podcast: The ExtraOrdinary Self Podcast · Maria del Gaiso

Opublikowano: 2025-10-26

We’re told that smart people learn from other people’s mistakes — and that sounds like solid advice, right? But what happens when that “wisdom” quietly turns into fear? In this episode, I talk about how being overly cautious — always learning, always observing, always analyzing — can actually become a form of control. We call it discernment, but sometimes it’s really just fear wearing glasses. I share how this pattern showed up in my own life — how trying to “be wise” often meant I was avoiding risk, discomfort, and real growth. Because the truth is: you can’t think your w...