Approval Addiction

The Silent Killer of Success

By: Steve Siebold

Narrated by: Bruce Murdock

In Approval Addiction: The Silent Killer of Success, mental toughness coach and corporate turnaround expert Steve Siebold sheds a glaring spotlight on one of the most destructive—and least discussed—barriers to high performance: the compulsive need to be liked. With blunt honesty and a world-class coach’s insight, Siebold calls out approval addiction as the hidden force sabotaging careers, relationships, and potential at every level.

This audiobook is not another feel-good pep talk. It’s a wake-up call. Siebold unpacks how approval-seeking behavior is hardwired into human survival instincts—and how that same wiring now paralyzes otherwise talented, driven individuals in today’s competitive world. If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, salesperson, or performer whose success depends on boldness and authenticity, this audiobook offers the mental reprogramming you’ve been missing.
Through real talk and uncomfortable truths, Siebold challenges listeners to confront the lies they’ve believed, break free from the addiction to applause, and reclaim their power. Whether you're stuck playing small or ready to level up, this audiobook delivers the clarity, courage, and strategy to live—and lead—approval-free.

If you're ready to stop seeking permission and start living with purpose, Approval Addiction will change your mindset—and your life.

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