You’ve Been Lied To: Struggle Isn’t the Way to Freedom

You’ve Been Lied To: Struggle Isn’t the Way to Freedom

What if I told you the very struggle you’re clinging to is the reason you’re stuck?

We’ve been taught to glorify struggle, to see survival mode as a badge of honour. But here’s the truth: Struggle is not a rite of passage—it’s a trap. And the longer you stay there, the further you are from building the life and business you deserve.

This isn’t just a mindset issue; it’s a complete rewiring of how your body, brain, and spirit function. Let me take you on a journey to escape survival mode—and into the life you were designed to live.


THE TRAP OF SURVIVAL MODE

Survival mode is the reason you’re hustling but never moving forward. It’s the loop where fear, worry, and shame take over, keeping you stuck in a chaotic dance between “not enough” and “maybe one day.”

Here’s what no one tells you: When you’re in survival mode, your brain literally rewires itself to keep you trapped.

  • Your amygdala takes control—the part of your brain designed for survival, not success.
  • Your stress hormones spike—adrenaline and cortisol flood your body, making you anxious and reactive.
  • You lose long-term vision—your brain prioritises short-term gratification over future goals.
  • Your emotions spiral—shame, guilt, and fear cloud your judgment.

You can’t build wealth, freedom, or purpose from this state. You can’t create a future while your body believes it’s fighting for its next breath.


THE SHIFT: FROM SURVIVAL TO CREATION

I know this because I’ve been there.

I’ve felt the weight of survival mode—scraping by, stuck in fear, unable to see past the next obstacle. But the moment I realised that survival wasn’t my purpose, everything changed.

Here’s what I discovered: Survival mode is a symptom, not a life sentence.

It’s your body’s way of saying you’ve forgotten your power, your purpose, and your brilliance. And when you escape it, you unlock a level of clarity and creativity that changes everything.


HOW TO ESCAPE SURVIVAL MODE

The first step is to stop worshipping struggle. Struggle doesn’t make you worthy. Purpose does.

Inside?The Incubator?(a 4-week intense BootCamp), I teach my clients how to clear the noise of survival mode and create a business aligned with their true potential.

Here’s how we do it:

1?? Reconnect to Your Vision: You don’t need to chase success—you need to align with your purpose. We start by defining your values and vision, activating your prefrontal cortex (the seat of clarity and judgment).

2?? Build Systems That Work for You: Your business should feel like freedom, not survival. Together, we create signature programs, self-study offers, and automated customer journeys that run without you.

3?? Activate Wealth Frequency: Money is an energy. It’s attracted to empowerment—not fear. By clearing the survival state, we create a business and life where money flows naturally because you’re operating from alignment, not scarcity.

4?? Leverage AI for Precision and Speed: Struggle comes from guessing. We eliminate guesswork with frameworks and AI, turning your brilliance into a scalable, sellable business in just 4 weeks.



REALITY IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR FAVOR

Here’s the most important shift I want you to make:

Everything you’ve been through—every struggle, every setback—has been designed to work in your favor.

Survival mode gave you resilience. It sharpened you. It prepared you for the brilliance you’re about to step into. But now, it’s time to let go of survival and embrace creation.

You’ve always been okay.

You’re okay now.

And you will be okay tomorrow.


THE NEXT MOVE IS YOURS

If you’re done glorifying struggle… If you’re ready to step into your purpose and build a business that supports your brilliance… If you’re ready to escape survival mode for good…

The Incubator is your answer.

?? DM me or comment “INCUBATOR” below, and I’ll show you how to create a business that aligns with your values, clears your mind, and transforms your life.

Because you weren’t meant to survive, you were meant to THRIVE.

If you want to schedule a Zoom call to see if The Incubator is right for you, click HERE to schedule a 15-minute Zoom call with me.



Ngoanamokgotho Maggie Tladi

Trade Facilitation Consultant & Advisor | I help and empower Businesses & Government Institutions to implement cost-effective strategies to trade & do business in Africa | Connects In Personal Capacity

1 个月

Mary Henderson we were not meant to survive indeed, but to thrive! I love this & I am certain The Incubator creates a pathway and a guide to a purposeful and fulfilling career shift!

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Jeanette Farrar

Helping High-Level Women Recalibrate Power, Secure Strategic Positioning & Command Wealth - Without Shrinking, Settling, or Burning Out | Leadership Strategy for Retention & Next-Gen Talent Growth

1 个月

The Incubator is your answer. 100%

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Kailash Bhawsinka

Locks open! Sprint for global leads.Engineer your business, products and services challenges. Our presence next door care for present to nurture better life and nature sustainably for liveable future

1 个月

Love this and may join as Technlogy Mentor to incuate startups

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Rachel Beck

The unforeseen is beautiful and, given a chance, can be more fulfilling than we can imagine | Author | Consultant | Speaker | Kindness changes everything

1 个月

Good morning beautiful how are you doing and people need to connect with you and they need to subscribe to your newsletter????

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Ojukwu Geraldine

Educator at DeBasic Innovation school lagos

1 个月

That's sounds interesting

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