Why Some People Win While Others Stay Stuck

Mar 29, 2025

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Ever see someone succeed in the same tough spot where you struggle? They face the same problems but keep moving forward while you feel stuck.

Why does this happen?

Most of us waste our energy trying to change things we'll never control—what others think of us, past mistakes, or future outcomes. This leaves us tired, upset, and watching others get ahead while we stay in the same place.

The secret is knowing one simple boundary that successful people naturally understand.

Look at the image below:

A diagram illustrating the distinction between "Out of My Control" and "In My Control." The outer circle labeled "Out of My Control" includes items such as others' opinions of me, other people's beliefs/behaviors, outcomes, the past, the future, external events, aging, and what others say about me. The inner circle labeled "In My Control" includes items such as my boundaries, my response, my energy, my attitude, my self-talk, the way I speak, the way I treat others, processing emotions, and who I choose to spend my time with.

It shows the line between what you can control and what you can't.

When you focus only on what you can actually change, problems that once stopped you become chances to grow and improve in 2025.

The Big Difference That Changes Everything

Have you noticed how some people move forward easily while others stay stuck despite trying hard?

I've coached both kinds of people, and the difference isn't about talent, luck, or what they have. It's about understanding this basic divide.

The outer circle in the diagra…

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