Why High Achievers Still Struggle With Self-Doubt — And How to Eliminate It | Steve Barton

APR 30, 202625 MIN
KAJ Masterclass LIVE

Why High Achievers Still Struggle With Self-Doubt — And How to Eliminate It | Steve Barton

APR 30, 202625 MIN

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<p>Why do many successful people still struggle with self-doubt even after achieving results? Steve Barton introduces the &quot;Game of 10,&quot; a framework designed to help high-performing leaders move beyond guilt, overthinking, and internal conflict toward clarity and confident action. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore awareness, identity, and what &quot;I am enough&quot; really means for leaders balancing ambition with responsibility. Support independent journalism at https://kajmasterclass.com=========================================*Episode chapters*00:34 – Introduction and guest background05:34 – Why high performers feel stuck07:46 – Thoughts versus awareness in leadership10:33 – Understanding “I am enough” correctly12:29 – Game of 10 vs Game often played15:00 – Ambition versus contentment in leadership17:45 – Letting go and emotional detachment19:56 – Book, parenting, and inner child=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A video-first, live-first global conversation platform — editorially independent and depth-driven. In-depth, unscripted conversations with thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and experts — exploring ideas, lived experience, and real-world wisdom. Hosted by Khudania Ajay (KAJ), independent journalist.🌐 https://www.kajmasterclass.com=========================================*Guest*Steve Barton is the founder of Steve Barton Coaching and creator of The Game of Ten®, a high-performance awareness framework that helps executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals move beyond fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame into clarity, confidence, and decisive action. With over 30 years as a successful entrepreneur, Steve grew a family business from $200K to $2M before dedicating his work to helping leaders achieve greater peace of mind, stronger relationships, and meaningful success. He has presented The Game of Ten® to the Harvard Business School Case Study Team and co-authored The Father, The Son, and The AHA Moment with his son Spencer Barton.Connect:https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-steve-barton/</p><p>=========================================*Host — Khudania Ajay (KAJ)*Independent journalist | 20+ years in media, leadership &amp; storytelling | 2,500+ long-form conversations 🌐 https://www.khudaniaajay.comLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykhudania/ 📧 [email protected]=========================================*The KAJ Masterclass Network*🎬 Watch → https://www.youtube.com/@kajmasterclass🎧 Listen → https://www.kajmasterclass.com/listen📖 Read → https://www.kajmasterclass.com/read=========================================If this conversation made you think — share it with one person who needs it.=========================================🎵 Music Credit: &quot;Misfits (Instrumental)&quot; by RYYZN#KAJMasterclass #KhudaniaAjay #KAJConversations #Leadership #Overthinking #Clarity</p>