113. Unlock Your Potential: Beat Internal Resistance & Self-Sabotage | Kam Knight
Wed Nov 12 2025
You know what to do, you want to do it… but something keeps holding you back. Why?
In this transformative episode of Beyond the Surface, host Ashley-Ann Pereira sits down with Kam Knight — bestselling author and expert on mental performance — to uncover the real reason behind internal resistance and self-sabotage.
You’ll learn:
How your subconscious mind creates invisible blocksWhy motivation burnout and endless “inspiration” keep you stuckThe link between ego and resistanceHow to reprogram your mind and move beyond your comfort zoneTools for inner healing, emotional awareness, and lasting self-mastery
If you’ve ever struggled with overcoming procrastination, breaking bad habits, or understanding your psychology of desire, this conversation will change how you see yourself — and how you create real, sustainable growth.
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/wordsbyashleyann/
https://www.tiktok.com/@wordsbyashleyann
https://thestudiopress.co/
Connect with Kam:
Website: https://kamknight.com
Email: mentor@kamknight.com
https://instagram.com/ikamknight
https://facebook.com/ikamknight
https://youtube.com/@ikamknight
https://linkedin.com/in/ikamknight/
https://tiktok.com/@ikamknight
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Purpose and Mission
02:28 Understanding Internal Resistance
06:45 The Complexity of the Human Mind
11:42 Criteria for Resistance
16:05 The Role of Ego in Resistance
21:17 Navigating Wants and Resistance
27:20 Intentionality in Choosing Wants
34:01 Taming the Wanting Mechanism
36:27 Understanding the Wanting Mechanism
39:11 Conquering Internal Resistance
42:26 Tricks of Resistance
46:45 The Importance of Self-Compassion
51:59 Navigating Personal Resistance
57:36 Putting Yourself in Bigger Rooms
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You know what to do, you want to do it… but something keeps holding you back. Why? In this transformative episode of Beyond the Surface, host Ashley-Ann Pereira sits down with Kam Knight — bestselling author and expert on mental performance — to uncover the real reason behind internal resistance and self-sabotage. You’ll learn: How your subconscious mind creates invisible blocksWhy motivation burnout and endless “inspiration” keep you stuckThe link between ego and resistanceHow to reprogram your mind and move beyond your comfort zoneTools for inner healing, emotional awareness, and lasting self-mastery If you’ve ever struggled with overcoming procrastination, breaking bad habits, or understanding your psychology of desire, this conversation will change how you see yourself — and how you create real, sustainable growth. Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/wordsbyashleyann/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wordsbyashleyann https://thestudiopress.co/ Connect with Kam: Website: https://kamknight.com Email: mentor@kamknight.com https://instagram.com/ikamknight https://facebook.com/ikamknight https://youtube.com/@ikamknight https://linkedin.com/in/ikamknight/ https://tiktok.com/@ikamknight Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Purpose and Mission 02:28 Understanding Internal Resistance 06:45 The Complexity of the Human Mind 11:42 Criteria for Resistance 16:05 The Role of Ego in Resistance 21:17 Navigating Wants and Resistance 27:20 Intentionality in Choosing Wants 34:01 Taming the Wanting Mechanism 36:27 Understanding the Wanting Mechanism 39:11 Conquering Internal Resistance 42:26 Tricks of Resistance 46:45 The Importance of Self-Compassion 51:59 Navigating Personal Resistance 57:36 Putting Yourself in Bigger Rooms