New! The Hidden Cost of Success: 3 Habits That Lead to Burnout with Dan Glyde

What if the very habits that helped you become successful are also the ones quietly burning you out?

Perfectionism. Procrastination. People pleasing.

They might look like ambition, dedication and kindness. But beneath the surface, these three patterns can keep us trapped in a cycle of overthinking, exhaustion and constantly trying to prove ourselves.

In this episode of Zero Stress, host Phoebe Zhang welcomes Dan Glyde, a peak performance coach and former BBC Sports Production Director, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the hidden pressures of success, men's mental health and the courage to live differently.

Dan spent nearly two decades working on some of the world's biggest sporting events, including the Olympics, World Cups and Wimbledon. From the outside, he had a dream career. But behind the achievements, he was sacrificing his health, relationships and happiness in pursuit of success.

In 2018, a frightening panic attack became a turning point that forced him to question everything he thought he knew about achievement, strength and fulfilment.

Today, Dan helps successful men break free from limiting patterns, reconnect with themselves and redefine what it means to perform at their best.

In this episode, we explore:

• The hidden cost of success: Why a dream career doesn't always lead to a fulfilling life.
• The 3 Ps: How perfectionism, procrastination and people pleasing can quietly undermine our wellbeing.
• The productivity trap: Why being constantly busy doesn't necessarily mean we're making progress.
• The power of boundaries: How learning to say no unexpectedly helped Dan advance his BBC career.
• Positive Masculinity: Why vulnerability, self-awareness and emotional wellbeing are strengths, not weaknesses.
• Breaking free from old patterns: Dan's approach to changing the beliefs that keep us stuck.
• Rest as a performance strategy: Why slowing down, being present and protecting our sleep can help us perform better.

One of the most powerful insights from our conversation is that success doesn't have to come at the expense of our wellbeing.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, ambitious professional, or simply someone who struggles to switch off, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live and perform well.

Connect with Dan Glyde

Explore Dan's coaching, Positive Masculinity philosophy and men's community.

Website: https://danglydecoach.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danglydecoach

Email: danglydecoach@gmail.com

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