The Commitment Crisis: Why We Fail Before We Even Begin The Epidemic of Quitting
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Release Date: 10/21/2025
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info_outlineIn this revealing episode of Human OS: Mind Your Health, Dr. Connie Cheung exposes one of the biggest reasons high-achieving people struggle to heal, grow, or succeed: The Commitment Crisis.
From jumping between protocols and programs…
To quitting before traction takes hold…
To doubting yourself the moment discomfort arises—
There’s a hidden epidemic keeping people from ever truly following through. And it doesn’t start with discipline. It starts with your nervous system.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The neuroscience of self-sabotage and shiny object syndrome
✅ Why dysregulation mimics indecision and avoidance
✅ How overthinking + overstimulation erode your ability to stay the course
✅ Why the Decode. Rewire. Rise.™ method is the missing link for long-term transformation
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This episode will challenge you to look at where you quit on yourself—and invite you to rise into your next level with integrity.
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