# What People Pleasing Is Costing You | Inner Mentor 19 |  #220

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Podcast: [The Inner Entrepreneur](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inner-entrepreneur-6700943)
Published: 2026-06-13T04:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theinnerentrepreneur.podbean.com/e/sky-dive/
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## Resource

In this Inner Mentor episode, Paul reflects on a remarkable true story of courage and sacrifice. When skydiving instructor Dave Hartsock realised that a catastrophic parachute failure would end in disaster, he made a split-second decision to place himself between his student and the ground, absorbing the full impact and leaving himself paralysed. Years later, when asked if he would do it again, his answer was simple: "Absolutely." But this episode is not really about skydiving. It is about the quieter forms of self-sacrifice that many of us make every day. Paul explores how people often abandon their own dreams, intuition, values, and desires in order to gain approval, avoid disappointment, or live up to the expectations of others. While most of us will never be called upon to make a heroic life-or-death sacrifice, many spend years sacrificing themselves in far less visible ways. Drawing on lessons from philosophy, personal development, and his own life experience, Paul challenges the belief that putting yourself first is selfish. Instead, he explores the difference between selfishness and self-care, and argues that the greatest service we can offer the world is to become the fullest expression of who we truly are. This episode is a reminder to trust your own inner voice, honour your values, and have the courage to live your life according to your own truth. Key Takeaways The difference between self-sacrifice and self-abandonment. Why seeking approval often pulls us away from our authentic path. The distinction between selfishness and healthy self-care. How living according to your values serves both yourself and others. Why other people's opinions should not dictate the direction of your life. The courage required to trust your intuition and follow your own path. Dr.…

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