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How Entrepreneurs Get Addicted to Survival Mode

Join Mike Walker in this episode of TWC Talks as he unpacks one of the biggest traps high-performing entrepreneurs fall into: the addiction to hustle. After decades of building and scaling businesses, Mike shares a vulnerable look into what happens when your identity becomes tied to “the fight” and how that mindset quietly limits your ability to lead at the next level.

He dives into the psychology of success most founders never talk about, the uneasy feeling that shows up after you’ve built the team, the systems, and the revenue. From survival mode to true scale, Mike walks through the internal operating shifts required to move from urgency to trust, from chaos to clarity.

Through personal stories, client breakthroughs, and lessons pulled straight from the trenches, he reveals how to trade motion for momentum, building a business that grows through leverage, not endless grind.

If you’ve ever felt guilty slowing down or restless when things are finally working, this episode will hit home. Ready to evolve beyond the hustle and step fully into your CEO role? Dive in, this one’s for you.

What You'll Find In This Episode:

  • (00:56) The Success Beast: Psychological Shifts
  • (02:38) Personal Reflections and Journal Insights
  • (05:09) The Identity Crisis of Leaders
  • (06:54) Balancing Hustle and Sanity
  • (07:54) Conflicting Identities
  • (09:25) Evolving from Hustle to Strategic Leadership
  • (12:18) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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