Success Unscripted with Jessica Rivera

Why Success Requires Discomfort — And How to Finally Stop Self-Abandoning

Season 2 Episode 3

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A raw and unfiltered conversation on why true success requires discomfort, how self-abandonment keeps you stuck, and the powerful shift you need to finally step out of your comfort zone.

Growth isn’t glamorous. It’s uncomfortable. It’s confronting. It forces you to question everything you believe about yourself — and that’s why so many of us retreat back into our comfort zones.

In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m breaking down why we disguise avoidance as “grace,” why our brains are wired to keep us small, and what it really takes to rewire yourself for the life you say you want.

From the science of habit loops and cognitive dissonance to the quiet act of keeping promises to yourself, this conversation will challenge you to stop abandoning yourself and start becoming the version of you you’ve been craving.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “stuck,” this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

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