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May 28, 2025 10 mins

 

Are you chasing external markers of success, or are you genuinely growing into the leader you want to become? Today, I challenge you to stop and really feel where your drive is coming from. In this episode, I deeply reflect on the difference between being driven by the endless pursuit of success and embracing the sometimes messy, enriching journey of growth. We’ll take a closer look at what it costs to achieve your goals if you’re coming from a place of lack and discuss how marrying ambition with inner development is the key to lasting fulfillment.

“I’ve spent time with people who have reached all their goals, and they’re still not satisfied, they’re still not happy.” ~Mark

This week on The Rising Leader:

·     How to distinguish between chasing success and pursuing growth

·     Why proving yourself to others can lead to burnout and emptiness

·     The warning signs that you’re “climbing the ladder on the wrong wall”

·     The hidden costs of goal-oriented living—on family, health, and fulfillment

·     Why growth-oriented leaders are more fulfilled, not just more successful

·     A coaching approach that marries achievement with personal evolution

·     How to set values-based goals and measure your fulfillment

·     The emptiness of endless achievement without inner satisfaction

 

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