The Obstacle is You
It’s your choice whether you want to put I in front of something (I hate public speaking. I screwed up. I am harmed by this). These add an extra element: you in relation to that obstacle, rather than just the obstacle itself.
Ryan Holiday • The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Everyone has at least one big thing that stands in the way of their success; find yours and deal with it.
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
Our major struggles end up being with our own inner fears, insecurities, and destructive behavior patterns, and not with outside forces.