The Hidden Cost of Trying Harder

Most people think success is just about hustling harder. But what if more effort is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, Brad reveals why working harder at what’s not working leads to burnout… and how to align your inner wiring so effort feels energizing instead of draining.

Episode Description:

You’ve probably been told to “just push harder” when things aren’t working. But the truth is, more effort applied to misaligned beliefs, emotions, and identities doesn’t create breakthroughs… it actually amplifies the struggle.

In this episode, Brad dives deep into why willpower is only a short-term fix, how resistance forms when you force success, and the simple shift that makes work feel inspiring instead of exhausting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running in quicksand, doing all the right things but not seeing results. This conversation will show you what’s really going on beneath the surface.

What You’ll Learn: 

• Why willpower is like lighter fluid: it burns fast but fizzles out.
• The difference between push motivation and pull inspiration.
• How “trying harder” amplifies faulty wiring instead of fixing it.
• Why burnout isn’t about hours worked—it’s about misalignment.
• The role of beliefs, emotions, and identity in shaping success.
• How to rewire your mind so effort fuels fulfillment, not exhaustion.

Key Quotes: 

“Every time you white-knuckle your way forward, you reinforce the subconscious pattern that success equals struggle.”

“Burnout has nothing to do with hours worked… It’s a symptom of being out of alignment with your purpose and vision.”

“Hard work stops feeling hard when you’re pulled by a vision instead of pushing from fear.”

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