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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 57 MIN

Who Are You Without the Title? Identity, Purpose, and Peak Performance with Matt Young

from Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose · host Dr. Dan Peters, Psychologist and Executive Leadership Coach

Together, Matt and Dr. Dan explore the relationship between identity, achievement, resilience, and personal growth. They discuss the dangers of attaching self-worth to performance, how pain can become a catalyst for transformation, and why true peak performance begins with becoming a healthy, grounded human being first. Matt shares the life-changing five-day period that altered the trajectory of his life, the unexpected book that sparked his personal development journey, and how he transformed adversity into a mission to help others unlock their potential. This conversation is packed with wisdom for athletes, leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone navigating change, reinvention, or personal growth. Why high performers often tie their identity to achievement The difference between performance-based success and personal fulfillment How pain can become a catalyst for transformation The dangers of attaching self-worth to external accomplishments Building resilience through voluntary growth instead of crisis What peak performance really means How to find purpose beyond titles, careers, and accomplishments Why growth has no finish line For more information visit www.mattyounglc.com and follow @mattyoung.mindcoach on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to [email protected]. In This EpisodeWe have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one.– Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Together, Matt and Dr. Dan explore the relationship between identity, achievement, resilience, and personal growth. They discuss the dangers of attaching self-worth to performance, how pain can become a catalyst for transformation, and why true peak performance begins with becoming a healthy, grounded human being first. Matt shares the life-changing five-day period that altered the trajectory of his life, the unexpected book that sparked his personal development journey, and how he transformed adversity into a mission to help others unlock their potential. This conversation is packed with wisdom for athletes, leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone navigating change, reinvention, or personal growth. Why high performers often tie their identity to achievement The difference between performance-based success and personal fulfillment How pain can become a catalyst for transformation The dangers of attaching self-worth to external accomplishments Building resilience through voluntary growth instead of crisis What peak performance really means How to find purpose beyond titles, careers, and accomplishments Why growth has no finish line For more information visit www.mattyounglc.com and follow @mattyoung.mindcoach on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to [email protected]. In This EpisodeWe have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one.– Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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