When Winning Breaks Your Identity (Nick Shelton) | 365

You win. Then you wake up and feel lost.
And no one warned you about that part.

This episode shows you how to rebuild the version of you that can climb your next mountain without losing yourself.

Nick thought retirement would feel like a forever summer.
Warm. Easy. Free. And it did, for a bit. But then it was miserable. 
No mission. No pull. No clear self.

Most people fear failing.
But the deeper fear is who you become after the win fades.

Nick rebuilt meaning, structure, and drive when his old identity ended.
And you learn the simple moves that stop drift and bring back direction.

Inside the Episode

• Why success feels empty when the structure that held your life together disappears, and how a simple personal audit gives you back control fast.

• Drift costs months. When you split your focus across shiny paths, you lose speed. One main thing makes your results jump.

• Find your worthy rival. Old you waits. New you shows up.

This episode is for founders and execs who

• Hit a big milestone and felt less joy, not more
• Keep bouncing between shiny ideas and lose their main thing
• Want a clean way to rebuild purpose after a big shift in work or life

What to do next

• Share this with the founder who is already winning but feels drift under the surface. Ask them this: "How long do you want to wait to become your next iteration?" They'll remember you as the person who sees even greater things in their future. 
• Follow Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/
• Book a Pattern Break Session on his LinkedIn page to feel the shift yourself.

About the Podcast

Built for high-performers who don’t need help.
Just leverage.
This is the show that breaks what quietly kills performance at scale.
Especially the mental patterns slowing down even the smartest founders.
If you never want to get dragged down by pressure, burnout, or hesitation, welcome home.
Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.

Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.
Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being.
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