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One of the biggest obstacles holding people back is their tendency to make excuses and blame external factors for their problems. The speaker is blunt: "You're in your own way. You are the reason your career is not on the next level. Nobody else but you."
He urges listeners to stop making excuses and take full ownership of their lives. Blaming the boss, a partner, or circumstances beyond your control will get you nowhere. The only way to enact real change is to look inward, acknowledge your shortcomings, and commit to doing the hard work required to improve.