The Cost of Playing Small: What Happens When You Keep Delaying the Life You Know You’re Called EP: 177
The Cost of Playing Small: What Happens When You Keep Delaying the Life You Know You’re Called EP: 177  
Podcast: Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
Published On: Wed Mar 25 2026
Description: Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Are you stuck in a life that feels smaller than what God placed inside you?In this powerful episode of Michael Hicks and the Liv2thrive Podcast, Michael Hicks breaks down the real cost of playing small, delaying your calling, and staying trapped in fear, overthinking, comfort, and self-sabotage. If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, unmotivated, spiritually disconnected, or afraid to move forward, this episode will challenge you and equip you to take your next step.This is for the person who knows they are meant for more but keeps hesitating.In this episode, Michael unpacks:why people play small even when they want morehow fear, comfort, and old identity patterns keep you stuckthe emotional, spiritual, and practical cost of delaying your purposehow self-sabotage shows up in real lifebiblical truth for stepping out in faith and couragepractical ways to stop delaying and start moving forwardreal coaching insights from working with clients through Liv2thriveIf you are tired of shrinking, settling, second-guessing, and postponing the life you know you are called to, this episode is for you.This conversation speaks to:self-sabotage, purpose, Christian personal growth, mindset, discipline, healing, faith, confidence, calling, emotional health, overthinking, transformation, and spiritual growthScriptures referenced in this episode:James 4:17Ecclesiastes 11:4Matthew 5:14–16Isaiah 43:18–19James 2:172 Timothy 1:7Proverbs 27:17Joshua 1:9Romans 12:2🔥 If this episode hit home, make sure you:LikeCommentSubscribeShare this with someone who is tired of playing smallYour next level will require courage, discipline, healing, and truth. You do not need to become someone else. You need to stop abandoning the person God is calling you to be.#MichaelHicks #Liv2thrive #SelfSabotage #ChristianPodcast #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #Overthinking #Discipline #HealingJourney #Confidence #SpiritualGrowth #Calling #MotivationSupport the showTo Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSBL.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.EHow to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?Schedule a free call with coach Michaelhttps://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10fJoin the 1% Better Facebook community(Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click belowhttps://bit.ly/41Ue7tJCheck out his website:www.liv2thrive.com  for more info.or email: michael@liv2thrive.comPlease if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.comSponsorshipHow is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.3rd party tested. The best.Go to: www.superfungummies.comThanks to Elite NutritionEnter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code. You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils. Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg.With our Promo Code you will p...