683: Why Success Feels Like Betraying the People You Love

What if the reason you’re holding back isn’t fear of failure—but guilt about leaving others behind?

In this episode, I dig into one of the most surprising mindset blocks I’ve faced as a business owner: the belief that if I succeed too much, I’ll lose the people I care about.

This idea comes from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, a book I’ve read five times—and each time, it reveals something new. This time, it showed me how old loyalty patterns and hidden guilt were still shaping how I lead, grow, and show up.

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about leveling up, this episode will help you see what’s really going on—and what to do about it.

What We Cover:

• Why Growth Feels Risky – The fear that success will cost you connection with friends, family, or your roots.
• The Loyalty Trap – How childhood beliefs about “not outshining” others can follow you into business.
• Replacing the Narrative – Why I used to believe I couldn’t grow my business and have a strong relationship.
• Seeing the Pattern – How this hidden belief was still shaping my decisions in 2025.
• What I Believe Now – A better story that allows growth, love, and leadership to coexist.

Success doesn’t have to mean separation. You can grow—and still stay grounded. But only if you choose the right story.

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