What happens when the thing you’re best at suddenly breaks under pressure?
In this raw and powerful episode of the Rewired Experience Podcast, Kyle shares his personal journey from being the top marksman in his police academy to experiencing performance anxiety during a real-world active shooter incident—and how it nearly broke him. But it wasn’t just about firearms training. It was about chasing validation versus choosing purpose.
Kyle reveals how this mindset shift—from chasing outcomes to choosing the process—helped him recover, rebuild, and reclaim the joy in something he once loved.
If you’re a high-performer struggling with burnout, self-doubt, or feeling like you’ve lost your edge, this episode will hit hard. Learn how to reframe your failure, reconnect to your passion, and choose challenge over comparison.
🎯 In this episode:
The danger of tying your identity to performance
Why chasing validation kills progress
How to reframe pressure and anxiety into growth
The surprising mindset shift that reignited Kyle’s passion
👊 Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, entrepreneur, or athlete—this is your invitation to stop chasing and start choosing.
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