As high achievers are are always booked, busy, and praised for it. But under the glow of the wins and the grind, there’s a deeper question we don’t ask enough: Who am I if I’m not achieving?

In this episode, we’re getting real about the unspoken pressure to become your job—and the emotional fallout that comes with it. If your self-worth has been riding shotgun with your success, it’s time to pull over and reset.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why high achievers link self-worth to performance
• The signs your identity is tangled in your output
• How hustle culture is glorified burnout in disguise
• Practical ways to reclaim joy, rest, and your whole damn self
• The truth about failing — and why it doesn’t mean you are a failure
• What it really means to succeed on your own terms

Make a "No Resume Required" Joy List — a reminder that you are more than your inbox, your LinkedIn profile, or your launch metrics. Because joy is your birthright, not a productivity reward.

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