Achievement Addiction, Faith, and Identity | Dr. Jack Groppel

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when success, achievement, and external validation are still not enough?In Episode #100 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, Sid Bensalah sits down with Dr. Jack Groppel, sports science pioneer, author of Mountains Within, and former leader at the Human Performance Institute.Jack shares his deeply personal journey from a childhood shaped by pressure and a lifelong drive to prove himself, to confronting what he calls achievement addiction, the pursuit of success without true peace or identity.This conversation explores sports science, elite performance, faith, identity, fatherhood, fear, purpose, resilience, character, adoption, Mount Kilimanjaro, and learning what really matters beyond achievement.Learn more about Dr. Jack Groppel: https://jackgroppel.net/Order Mountains Within on AmazonFull episode details: https://prezerosportstalk.com/podcast/i-spent-my-life-trying-to-prove-myself-until-i-found-what-really-matters/Support the showStay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk.Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Listen, watch, and follow:Spotify Video: Watch full episodesYouTube: Subscribe and join the conversationX: @PreZeroSTInstagram: @PreZeroSportsTalkLinkedIn: Connect with the CommunityTikTok: @PreZeroSportsTalkSubstack: Sid BensalahGot feedback, a topic idea, or a guest suggestion?Send your thoughts here: https://prezerosportstalk.com/contact/Support the Podcast: https://prezerosportstalk.com/donate/