In this powerful continuation, Caleb Campbell—former NFL linebacker, West Point graduate, and keynote speaker—reveals how high achievers can break free from the cycle of burnout and redefine success. Caleb shares why most leaders don’t have a performance issue, but a capacity issue, and how creating more space and self-awareness can lead to sustainable high performance.
Key insights include:
✅ Why success shouldn’t feel like a prison
✅ The crucial difference between performance and capacity
✅ How to unlock capacity without adding more to your plate
✅ The role of joy, play, and following curiosity in unlocking potential
✅ The power of not betraying yourself and setting clear boundaries
Caleb’s approach offers a blueprint for high achievers who want to achieve more without losing themselves in the process. If you’re ready to move from surviving success to thriving in it, this episode is for you.
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00:00 – Introduction: Caleb Campbell Returns
02:17 – Not a Performance Issue—A Capacity Issue
06:13 – Unlocking Capacity: Strengthening the Plate, Not Adding More
10:05 – Creating Space: The Power of Letting Go
15:56 – Nature’s Lesson: The Balance of Growth and Rest
20:50 – The Role of Play and Joy in High Achievement
24:46 – Self-Betrayal and Setting Boundaries
29:06 – External Success vs. Internal Deepening
31:06 – Final Thoughts: Sustainable Success and Loving the Journey
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