What we want to investigate today is a simple truth.

The fact that it is not sexy to ask for help, it is hard, no matter who you are or what

you want and what you're struggling with.

But the truth is that none of us get through life without it in some way, shape or form.

So why is it that we hold it in such contempt?

Aside from being worried about

what others think, we of course crave validation instead of this, and it's nice to try to be

able to claim that we're a self-made man or a woman, but that's the purist form of ego

candy that really allows us to satisfy some kind of self-indulgent sweet it for the sense of security and control over our own lives or our perceived

success or lack in their ab.

Welcome to the Articoting Podcast, a show aimed at getting to the core of what it takes to change attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes in the weight room, board room, classroom,

and everywhere in between.

I'm your host, Brett Barthalmue.

I'm a performance coach, keynote speaker, and the author of the book, Conscious Coaching.

But most importantly, I'm a lifelong student interested in all aspects of human behavior

and communication. I want to thank you for joining me,

and now let's dive into today's episode.

Hey, it's Brett here, and I'm curious about something

if you'll entertain me for a moment.

How many of these statements, if any at all,

resonate with you?

I know I have knowledge to share and a genuine desire to help others, but I still feel like

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