What if success didn’t have to cost your happiness?

In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, hosts Rudi & Anniston Riekstins welcome Cary Jack—lifestyle entrepreneur, host of The Happy Hustle Podcast, and founder of The Happy Hustle—for a powerful conversation about redefining success on your own terms.

Cary shares the pivotal moment when he walked away from a seven-figure tech deal, realizing that external achievement without internal alignment leads to burnout and emptiness. From living abroad in Thailand to building a life rooted in purpose, service, and community, Cary introduces his “Happy Hustle” philosophy—a way of pursuing ambition without sacrificing well-being.

You’ll also be introduced to Cary’s Soul Mapping framework, a practical tool designed to help you assess alignment across the most important areas of life, including health, relationships, service, and meaningful work. Together, Rudi and Cary explore how gratitude, intentional habits, and authentic connection create a life that feels truly successful—inside and out.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning traditional success, navigating burnout, or seeking fulfillment beyond money and status.

Why chasing “more” often leads to less fulfillment

What inspired Cary to walk away from a seven-figure tech opportunity

The meaning behind the Happy Hustle philosophy

How to balance ambition with mental, emotional, and physical well-being

The role of selfless service in creating joy and purpose

Cary’s Soul Mapping framework for evaluating life alignment

The ten key areas that define a balanced, fulfilled life

How gratitude and contentment shift your experience of success

Why community and masterminds accelerate personal growth

Practical steps to pursue success without burnout

True success is alignment, not accumulation

Ambition and well-being don’t have to be in conflict

Burnout is often a signal of misalignment, not failure

Selfless service creates meaning and fulfillment

Gratitude is an antidote to the endless pursuit of “more”

Community and support are essential for sustainable growth

Intentional habits shape long-term happiness

Soul Mapping helps identify blind spots and areas for growth

Fulfillment comes from purpose-driven action

You don’t need to abandon success—just redefine it