When discussing the world’s top five business strategists and performance and leadership coaches, Tony Robbins is a name that undoubtedly comes to mind.

He is an author, business expert, and leadership consultant. His strategies are widely credited for Bill Clinton’s success in becoming the President of America.

Forbes magazine lists him as the 62nd among the top 100 most influential people in the world, considering both wealth and power.

His current net worth is approximately $500 million, or half a billion dollars!

Almost all leading global companies seek his advice. His business and self-development books are in demand for tens of millions of copies.

If we can receive advice from such a consultant for free, it’s certainly fortunate.

And yes, we have received it, and now you will too.

In an interview with Warren Buffett’s CNBC network, he spoke about three mental traps that, if not overcome, prevent one from moving towards success or achieving goals.

Let’s see what he has to say:

Tony tells CNBC that a person’s mind is more powerful than they think. If your mindset is right, 80% of your goal is already achieved.

Truly, 80% of any success depends on a person’s mindset, and 20% depends on the action.

If you cannot dedicate your whole heart and soul to something, you will never achieve maximum success in that area.

Tony says:

“Primarily, what we need to do for success is to keep trying by any means necessary. No matter what happens, don’t lose focus from your goal. Most people can’t try that way because they are not mentally prepared. How do you change your mindset? By thinking wisely!“

Wise people are better at identifying their own mistakes than ordinary people. Besides finding errors in their work, they can also detect flaws in their thoughts.

In his best-selling book, “Unshakeable,” Robbins states that the three most common problems among his clients are primarily three mental barriers that prevent them from moving forward.

He has provided a brief description of what these three barriers are and what to do to overcome them, which are provided below for you:

1. Not Thinking Outside Your Own Thoughts

Every person has their own thoughts about every aspect of life. This is normal. But some people are trapped within their own thoughts.

When they hear or see something outside their own thoughts and opinions, they turn away. They only discuss and work on topics that align with what they already know or believe.

This prevents people from moving forward. It hinders learning new things and doing new things. Such people retreat when they face challenges.

Robbins says: If you get stuck in this mental trap, you will inevitably stop at a certain level in life. Even if your goals are big, the habit of not working on new things will prevent you from moving forward.

To break free from this trap, you need to associate with people who hold different opinions on the same subject. And even if you don’t like it, you have to participate in discussions. Simply put, you need to step out of your comfort zone.

2. Excessively Following Trends

Some people blindly follow current trends. From hairstyles to food items, they imitate others.

If you are stuck in this mental trap, it’s impossible to work on anything new.

If a person keeps doing what others are doing, they will never be able to achieve their own goals.

If someone’s goal is to become a physicist, but everyone else is preparing for the BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) to enter administration, and they follow suit, will it be possible for them to become a physicist?

Earl Nightingale, a self-development guru from the 1970s, said:

“In our society, the opposite of courage should not be called cowardice, but rather conformity. People are acting like others without thinking—they will ultimately fail.”

One of the very first steps to success is to respect your own goals. Focus on your work instead of looking at what others are doing.

Tony Robbins says: “Make a list of what you need to do to achieve your goal. Then work through that list. Let the whole world go to hell—let them do whatever they want—you won’t deviate one inch from this list.”

3. Fearing Progress Due to Past Failures

If 100 people are afraid to work towards their goals, 80 of them fear past failures.

The painful memories of past failures prevent one from starting something new in the present. This is a huge mental barrier on the path to moving forward in life.

However, according to Tony Robbins, it is possible to escape this trap.

Divide your current goal into very small goals. Set goals for each day or each hour. Also, plan in advance how you will solve any problems that arise.

When working on small goals, there’s no need to think about the main big goal. If you divide them small enough, the big goal shouldn’t even come to mind.

Suppose you are climbing a ten-story staircase. Looking at the tenth floor all at once can be frightening. But if you make each step a goal and focus only on that one step when you climb it, it surely won’t feel as scary.

As you achieve each small goal, new self-confidence will grow within you, and you will be able to work towards achieving the next small goal. In this way, small goals lead to bigger achievements.