Control can feel like safety—but gripping too tightly can destroy the very thing you’re trying to protect. In this episode of The Strong Life Project, Shaun O’Gorman unpacks the high-performance trap of overcontrol, whether it’s in business, leadership, relationships, or personal growth. When you suffocate outcomes with fear and force, you kill creativity, trust, and connection. High performers know when to lead with strength—and when to let go.

Key Takeaways:

• Why overcontrol leads to burnout, frustration, and poor results

• How fear of failure drives micromanagement and overthinking

• The leadership shift from force to trust and influence

• Why letting go can be the most powerful move you make

• How to identify and change control-based behaviours

If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through life, it’s time to loosen your grip. Listen now and learn how to lead, live, and perform with power—not pressure.

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