The real reason you keep getting stuck 🔄


Hi Reader,

Matt here from Enneagram Type Guide.

Do you ever wonder why, despite your best efforts, the same old frustrating habits keep showing up in your life?

(You know the ones I'm talking about! 😉)

The Truth About Change
(That Nobody Talks About!) 🤫

Ever notice how you can read ALL the books, set ALL the goals, and still find yourself doing the same things over and over?

Trust me, you're not alone!

As an Enneagram coach, I see it all the time: Amazing people trying their hearts out to change but feeling like they're running on a hamster wheel. 🐹

Here's the deal: Those patterns aren't just random habits – they're clues pointing to something deeper!

The answer isn’t just in what you’re doing—it’s in why you’re doing it.

And that "why" comes from your core motivations—the powerful, often hidden drivers behind your actions.

The "Aha!" Moment
That Changes Everything 💡

Picture this: You're trying to break a pattern (maybe it's people-pleasing, overthinking, or avoiding conflict). You've tried everything:

✅ Setting boundaries

✅ Using affirmations

✅ Following all the "expert" advice

Most of us try to change by focusing on the outside—new routines, fresh goals, or pushing ourselves harder.

But nothing sticks!

Frustrating, right? 😤

But here’s the truth: surface-level changes don’t stick if you don’t understand what drives your behavior.

Here's where it gets exciting...

The Real Reason You Do What You Do! 🎯

At the heart of each Enneagram type lies a set of core desires and fears—like the need for connection, control, or success.

Your core motivations are like the operating system running in the background of your life (but way more interesting than a Windows update!).

They're the deep drivers that:

🔋 Power your decisions

⚡ Fuel your reactions

🧭 Guide your choices

They’re the reason behind your patterns.

Once you understand your core motivations, everything starts to make sense.

It’s not that you’re unmotivated or undisciplined—it’s that these core drivers are running the show, often without you realizing it.

And here’s the key: lasting change begins when you work with your core motivations, not against them.

Instead of fighting surface-level habits, you get to the root cause, creating growth that actually lasts.

Ready for Your Own Breakthrough?

I've created something special just for you:

Download my Guide to Your Enneagram Type's Core Motivations and start uncovering the motivations shaping your life.

This guide will help you:

🔍 Discover what really drives you

🎯 Recognize your unconscious patterns

🚀 Create changes that actually stick!

PLUS... (because I love a good bonus! 🎉)

You'll get access to my exclusive audio guide where I break down the core motivations of each Enneagram type in detail. It's like having a pocket-sized coach! 🎧

Let's Make This Your Turning Point!

Ready to decode your patterns and transform your life?

Download your free guide now, and let's make those breakthrough moments happen!

Cheering you on toward real change,

Matt Rhodes
Certified Enneagram Coach

P.S. Still reading? That's your core motivation telling you it's time for a change! Grab your free guide now, and let's discover what's really driving you! 🚗💨

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