The Success Hangover No One Warns You About

Nobody warns you about the crash that comes after the big win. You grind for months, hit the goal… and instead of fulfillment, you feel flat, empty, or even depressed. That’s the Success Hangover and it’s way more common than people admit. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel explains why achievement often leads to an emotional dip, why the high disappears so fast, and how to avoid getting stuck in the “Now what?” spiral. From smashing his 500-workout goal to hitting revenue wins that didn’t deliver the joy he expected, Kelly breaks down how to celebrate success without letting it stall your momentum. If you’re growing, leveling up, or chasing big goals, this episode will help you stay grounded, stay hungry, and keep climbing. Key Takeaways 🟥 The “Success Hangover” is normal and predictable. 🟥 If your identity is tied to the goal, hitting it creates emotional collapse. 🟥 Celebrate, but don’t camp there 🟥 Bigger, service-driven goals create deeper fulfillment. 🟥 Success is momentum, not a finish line (00:00) – The Success Hangover Explained (01:13) – Personal Experience with Success Hangover (01:33) – Strategies to Overcome Success Hangover (02:36) – Upcoming Episodes 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices