You’re Chasing Success at the Expense of Yourself | Life Lesson Quotes — Garrett Wood | Ep 174

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Garrett Wood, a clinical hypnotherapist and coach who’s worked with high-achieving professionals for nearly twenty years. Garrett brings to the table a powerful reminder: “Real lasting success is built through your well being, not at its expense.” We dive deep into what it means to prioritize your health and happiness—even in the pursuit of ambitious goals. Garrett opens up about a pivotal moment in his own life, when corporate wins were coming at the cost of his health, relationships, and joy. After a wake-up call, he committed to making his well-being the foundation of his success and now helps others do the same. This conversation is packed with honest reflections on burnout, identity, and what it really takes to thrive. If you’re striving for success but feeling depleted, Garrett’s insights and actionable wisdom will help you rethink how you approach your own journey—and discover the power of sustainable achievement.

Connect With Garrett Wood
Website: https://www.gnosistherapy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gnosis-therapy

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction And Welcome
00:32 Meet Garrett Wood
00:47 Garrett's Guiding Quote
01:09 Defining Well-Being And Success
01:59 Repeating The Quote
02:12 Stories Of Burnout And Breakthrough
03:31 The Turning Point
04:37 Life Change And Wake Up Call
05:26 Getting Help And Transformation
05:47 Spotting Costly Success Patterns
06:23 Rethinking High Performance
07:04 The Shift: Before And After
08:53 How Success Was Previously Measured
09:30 Real-World Impacts Of Change
10:17 Addiction To Work Unpacked
11:20 Addiction As Symptom, Not Cause
12:02 Identity Wrapped In Achievement
13:37 Losing Identity After Success Ends
14:07 Turning Pain Into Purpose
15:13 Every Journey Is Unique
16:00 Common Struggles In High Achievers
16:54 Repeating The Quote
17:22 One Action To Start Today
18:40 Do More Of What Works
19:12 Where To Find Garrett Online
20:18 Episode Close And Thank You