In this episode of 360 Success, Dr. Ryan Knight discusses the hidden cost of high performance; burnout; and why it’s quietly consuming so many healthcare professionals and business owners. If your business looks like a win on paper but your soul feels bankrupt, you're not alone. Dr. Knight shares a powerful story of a chiropractor who had everything going right; except inside. Panic attacks, emotional exhaustion, and a growing sense of disconnection were the symptoms of a deeper misalignment. The truth? Burnout isn’t about weakness; it’s about broken systems.
That’s why Dr. Knight breaks down the Four Freedoms Framework that every high-performing leader needs to realign: Time, Purpose, Energy, and Financial Freedom. These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re survival tools for building a business that serves your life, not the other way around. You’ll learn how to reclaim your calendar, reconnect to your why, refill your emotional tank, and restructure your finances to support your mission; not just your income. With practical tools, soul-level wisdom, and real talk, this episode will help you shift from surviving to truly thriving. Because success without soul isn’t success at all.
Key Takeaways:
Burnout follows a loop; overwork, resentment, disconnection, numbing, guilt; and it’s predictable but fixable.
Time freedom begins when you take ownership of your calendar and create intentional margin for restoration.
Purpose freedom means evolving your identity and reconnecting to your deeper “why” beyond day-to-day roles.
Energy freedom involves modeling the healthy habits you preach; exercise, sleep, boundaries, and delegation.
Financial freedom isn’t just revenue; it’s creating a business structure that supports your mission and peace of mind.
“Burnout is not a sign that you're broken. It's a sign that your systems are broken.” - Dr. Ryan Knight
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