April 3, 2025

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I’ll never forget the day I realized I WAS MY OWN biggest obstacle.

It was a sunny afternoon, and I was pacing around my office, feeling overwhelmed with all the things I needed to do. I had a full schedule, but despite all my hard work, I felt like I wasn’t moving forward.

That’s when it hit me: I wasn’t stuck because of a lack of strategy or resources. I was stuck because of my mindset.

I was holding onto three key beliefs that were keeping me from growing. These mindset blocks were the silent saboteurs of my success. Once I identified and started fixing them, everything changed.

Today, I’m sharing with you the top three mindset blocks that could be holding you back and more importantly, how to fix them so you can start moving forward.

A = AWAKEN

Mindset Block #1: Perfectionism

This was my #1 block! I’m a Virgo, need I say more…LOL. Are you waiting for everything to be perfect before you take action? That’s perfectionism at work. It prevents you from moving forward because you’re stuck in “what ifs.”

Mindset Block #2: Fear of Failure

Many entrepreneurs hesitate because they’re afraid to fail. But failure isn’t the enemy, failure is feedback. Fear of failure keeps you paralyzed, but accepting it as a learning experience helps you grow.

Mindset Block #3: Imposter Syndrome

Feeling like you’re not qualified or that you don’t belong? That’s imposter syndrome and it’s just a limiting belief. Recognizing your worth is the first step in overcoming it.

B = BLUEPRINT

Now that we’ve awakened to these mindset blocks, here’s how you can tackle them:

  1. Overcome Perfectionism: Start by taking imperfect action. Set small goals, execute them, and improve along the way. The key is progress, not perfection.
  2. Challenge Fear of Failure: Reframe failure as feedback. Take small, bold steps daily to face your fears and learn from each experience. The more you take action, the less power fear will have over you.
  3. Silence Imposter Syndrome: Keep track of your achievements and remind yourself that you’ve earned your place. Create a list of your accomplishments and reflect on them whenever self-doubt creeps in.

C = COMMITMENT

  • My commitment of the week: Strive for 90% progress of on-plan eating and exercising.
  • What’s your commitment for the week? Which mindset block will you tackle this week? Take one small step today toward overcoming it—whether it’s taking action despite fear, embracing imperfection, or affirming your worth.
  • Journal prompt: Reflect on the mindset block that has been holding you back. What one action can you take today to challenge and move past it?

Here’s how I can help you 👇🏽

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About the Author

Valerie Priester is a Mindset & Strategy Catalyst dedicated to empowering high achieving women entrepreneurs who know they’re capable of more to break through internal barriers and scale with purpose.

As Founder of Victorious Life Coaching LLC, Valerie blends deep mindset work with values aligned business strategy, ensuring her clients don’t just set bold goals—they implement them with confidence and consistency.
Valerie has turned her own journey of resilience into a proven framework that helps women replace self doubt with clarity, craft profitable growth plans, and commit to decisive action.

Valerie is a certified Master Business Mindset Coach, Sacred Money Archetype™ Coach, Money Breakthrough™ Business Coach, Les Brown Coach-Trainer-Speaker, Christian Life Coach, an International Best-Selling Author, and a Motivational Speaker.

Her mission is simple: equip ambitious women to play a bigger game, amplify their impact, and design their victory so they can live their dreams filled with sustainable success and fulfillment.

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