Most Replayed Moment: The Childhood Scripts Still Running Your Life! Chase Hughes

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Friday, 13 November 2026 - 24 minutes

What if your "authentic self" was actually shaped by an 8-year-old?

Chase Hughes is a former US Navy behaviour expert and #1 bestselling author of Six-Minute X-Ray, known for teaching intelligence agencies, police and elite teams how to profile, read and influence human behaviour.

In this moment, Chase reveals the three childhood "contracts" quietly running your relationships, career and conflicts, and the uncomfortable daily exercise that pushed one client to finally break free. He also explains how the same tactic used by hypnotists and cult leaders can be turned to your advantage, and the four forces that hijack your attention every time you scroll.

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