Can discipline become toxic? In this deeply honest and powerful episode, I sit down with Craig Ballantyne, best known as The World’s Most Disciplined Man, to unpack the hidden downsides of hustle culture and rigid self-control.
Craig is the best-selling author of The Dark Side of Discipline and The Perfect Day Formula, and he's coached thousands of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high performers to achieve results without burning out.
This episode is for high achievers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and driven individuals trying to build better habits—this conversation will help you realign with your truth, reclaim your energy, and design a more soul-aligned life.
Feeling stuck in cycles of overwork, burnout, or self-sabotage—and are ready to create sustainable success with more clarity, structure, and purpose.
It’s especially valuable for those who:
* Rely heavily on discipline but feel exhausted or unfulfilled
* Want to raise their personal standards without burning out
* Are navigating an identity shift or craving transformation
* Are seeking better systems for productivity and peace
* Desire to break free from limiting beliefs and rewrite their story
We talk about:
* Why discipline without self-awareness can be destructive
* How to break free from self-sabotaging loops
* The antidote to chasing external validation
* Why standards beat discipline every time
* Identity shifts, morning routines, and the Pyramid of Peak Performance
Whether you’re a high achiever stuck in cycles of burnout or simply someone trying to build better habits—this conversation will help you realign with your truth, reclaim your energy, and design a more soul-aligned life.
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About Craig
Craig Ballantyne, often referred to as the "World’s Most Disciplined Man," is a renowned business coach, author, and entrepreneur. He is the author of The Dark Side of Discipline and The Perfect Day Formula, which have helped thousands of entrepreneurs and high achievers transform their lives. Craig is also the creator of the highly successful Turbulence Training fitness system and the founder of EarlyToRise.com, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals to master their mornings and improve their lives.
Craig is a sought-after coach & mentor for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and individuals at all levels who want to break free from limiting habits and create sustainable success in their personal and professional lives. His work emphasizes the power of discipline, systems, and high personal standards to achieve peak performance and lasting results.
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