The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: Why We Destroy What We Build and How to Finally Stop byJagadish Mokashi •July 15, 2026 The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: Why We Destroy What We Build and How to Finally Stop: Key Takeaways Self-sabotage is not laziness — it is the mind protecting you from a perceived threat. Most self-sabotage is unconscious, driven by fear of failur…