Why Good People Do Bad Things

Good intentions, hidden fears, and quiet self-destruction: Debbie Ford reveals why we become our own worst enemies.

Discover a Life Filled with Passion, Meaning, and Purpose

New York Times bestselling author Debbie Ford leads us into the heart of the duality that unknowingly operates within each one of us. Providing the tools to end self-sabotage, Ford ultimately knocks down the façade of the false self and shows us how to heal the split between light and dark and live the authentic life within our reach.

• Shadow Work: Learn how the "Beach-Ball Effect" forces suppressed emotions and disowned urges to suddenly burst to the surface, sabotaging careers and relationships.
• Emotional Healing: Distinguish healthy shame from toxic childhood conditioning, unmasking the root beliefs that convince good people they are fundamentally flawed.
• Personal Transformation: Discover the Cherokee parable of the two wolves and why lasting inner peace requires acknowledging both dark instincts and noble strengths.
• Actionable Strategies: Identify which social masks you wear to hide your perceived inadequacies, from the self-sacrificing Martyr to the driven Overachiever.
• Also by This Author: The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse.