Life’s Paradoxes Are Sabotaging Your Success…

Here’s how to fix that

Rick Martinez
4 min readSep 17, 2024

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You’re probably wrong about everything you think you know.

Yeah, I said it.

We all get stuck in these mind-numbing patterns, following the same old routines, convinced we’re doing the right thing. But guess what? Life’s full of paradoxes that are silently sabotaging your success. It’s time to break out of the rut.

We often cling to beliefs that are comfortable but don’t serve us anymore. We chase happiness in all the wrong places. It’s time to rethink everything.

So, what’s next? Let’s break down these paradoxes and show you how they’re holding you back — and more importantly, how to flip the script to start winning.

1. Stop Chasing What You Don’t Have

You’re stuck in the loop of wanting what you don’t have.

It’s human nature to romanticize the unknown and criticize what’s right in front of you. But here’s the harsh truth: The grass isn’t greener on the other side; it’s greener where you water it.

Here’s what to do next: Start by taking a hard look at what you’ve got right now. Write it down. Your career, relationships, whatever. Now, think about why you wanted these things in the first place. Chances…

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Rick Martinez

* Professional ghostwriter and USA Today Bestselling author * My mission: revolutionize the world of non-fiction writing. * Helping folks write their book