LP Inner Critic

The Cautious Warner:

“Don’t do it - You’ll hurt yourself! Too Dangerous! Too Risky! You might get rejected! People may think you’re arrogant. if you succeed”

The Badge Owner:

“You don’t have enough education in this.” “You didn’t go to xyz school.” “You don’t have a degree.”

The Analyst:

“Don’t get into this before you looked at it from all angles.” “You don’t have all the facts, there’s probably information missing.”

The Comparer:

“You are not as good as these guys.” “You don’t belong because you don’t fit.”

The Perfectionist:

“You are not ready yet, your work isn’t perfect.” “They will reject/judge you if you present like this.”

The Controller:

“Get it together! Don’t be a wimp!” “You should be ashamed of yourself if you aren’t …” (tries to control what you should do by shaming and commanding)

The Drill Sergeant:

“Lazy doesn’t produce success.”  “You need to work hard to earn your ropes.” 

The Bully/Destroyer:

“You’re one big failure.” “You should have never been….” 

The Guilt-Tripper:

“How could you ….?” “… will never forgive you.” 

The Humbler/Conformist:

“Keep your head down!” “Do as you’re told.” “What will other people think?” “Who do you think you are to deserve being in xyz position?”