Episode 268

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31st Jul 2025

You Built the Dream Life… So Why Are You Feeling Burned Out?

You’ve hit the goals. You’ve built the business. On paper, you’ve made it.

So why does it still feel empty? Why are you so exhausted?

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In this powerful solo episode of Unlocking Greatness, Ryan exposes the truth behind high achiever burnout—and why success alone won’t save you.

Drawing on a viral quote from world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, Ryan unpacks why even the most elite leaders feel unfulfilled despite reaching the top. He shares his own story of burnout, father wounds, and emotional exhaustion, and challenges you to stop hiding behind your hustle.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why worldly success doesn’t heal spiritual and emotional pain
  • The myth of “self-made” and how isolation sabotages greatness
  • The hidden weight behind your burnout that success only magnifies
  • How unhealed wounds—especially the father wound—distort your drive
  • What it means to live authentic in action and build from a God-aligned foundation
  • The true path to freedom, fulfillment, and lasting impact

Notable Insight:

“You’re not tired from work. You’re tired from pretending you have it all together.”

Main Takeaway:

Your exhaustion isn’t a sign to push harder. It’s a signal to go deeper.

Healing starts when you stop trying to prove something to the world and start anchoring yourself in truth.

You don’t need to slow down your business to reclaim your peace—you need to stop carrying it alone.

Ask yourself:

What am I still trying to prove… and who am I trying to prove it to?

If you're ready to stop grinding and start living aligned with the man God created you to be, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller
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Unlocking Greatness dives into the depths of personal and professional development, guiding Purpose-Driven Achievers on their journey to success. This podcast is dedicated to those who intertwine their faith, family, and professional aspirations, seeking to pursue their highest potential in all aspects of life.

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