122: Why Do High Achievers Feel Lost Even Though They're Successful?

from A-Game Unfiltered · host Adam Smith & Adam Mayhew

In this episode, Smith and Mayhew dive into one of the biggest paradoxes of modern success—why so many high achievers feel lost, unfulfilled, or miserable despite hitting every goal they’ve ever set. From CEOs and athletes to entrepreneurs and leaders, this conversation explores what really drives happiness, how our childhood beliefs shape our self-worth, and why external achievements rarely fill the internal void. A-Game app - Designed to bring together coaching, courses, community, and events for men striving to perform at their best. It's "Everything A-Game!" Get on the waitlist for the app here: https://agameapp.scoreapp.com/ Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam Smith’s self-development journey hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he’s a qualified mindset coach in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®. Adam has coached many high performers, using NLP to rewire his clients’ thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel. Connect with Adam Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ Adam Mayhew Adam Mayhew swapped burnout and binge drinking for ultra marathons, CrossFit and sobriety. A registered nutritional therapist specialising in performance nutrition, Adam supports everyone from office workers to athletes to build healthy eating habits. Using science (and never fad diets, quick fixes or gym bro culture) he helps clients target their problem areas and confidently master diet, training and lifestyle. Connect with Adam Mayhew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mayhew-nutrition-coaching/ To find out more about Smith & Mayhew: https://agameconsultancy.com/about/