Is your obsession with discipline silently destroying what matters most? In this provocative episode, Craig Ballantyne unpacks the hidden dangers of overachievement—and why cold plunges, 5 a.m. routines, and dopamine-chasing might be sabotaging your success. You’ll learn the real difference between productive discipline and toxic avoidance, and how to identify your true “level 10 problem.”

Discover how to reclaim your focus, family, and freedom by subtracting the noise and doubling down on what actually moves the needle. If you’re an entrepreneur chasing big results without burning out, this episode is your wake-up call.

Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.

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