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The Mattering Crisis: Why So Many High Achievers Feel Empty

John Miles explains why burnout and disconnection often stem from one overlooked issue: mattering. He shares how chasing achievement without meaning leads to emptiness, and why intentional choices—especially in relationships—restore fulfillment. Through rapid-fire insights on sunk costs, mentorship, and self-doubt, John offers practical ways to realign with what truly matters, including why he believes these lessons must start in childhood. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome + stacking reps over time 01:35 — John’s mission: the idea of mattering 04:40 — Loneliness, burnout, and invisibility share one root 08:30 — Why modern life is eroding real connection 12:40 — Rapid Fire #1: Sunk costs & knowing when to quit 16:55 — Rapid Fire #2: Who he admires but never met 20:15 — Rapid Fire #3: Almost quitting—and pushing through doubt 24:10 — Rapid Fire #4: Mentors and how to approach them correctly 28:20 — Rapid Fire #5: Planning the year vs spontaneity 31:10 — Success, meaning, and the hedonic treadmill 35:40 — “Should vs Could”: values, control, and self-honesty 41:00 — Why John wrote children’s books about mattering 44:30 — Building the Matteringverse + where to find John Find John Online: Website: https://johnrmiles.com/ Linkedin:   / milesjohn   X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/John_RMiles Instagram:   / john_r_miles   Youtube:    / @johnrmiles   TikTok:   / john_r_miles   Blog: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Podcast: https://passionstruck.com/passion-str... 👋It’s your host, Brian! Come say hi! Website: https://brianondrako.com LinkedIn:   / brianondrako   Or, if you’re struggling with sales,, join the Sales Skills For Founders newsletter and learn how to lead better sales conversations, spot weak deals early, and build a pipeline you can actually trust. 📨 https://salesskillsforfounders.com mattering, purpose and meaning, loneliness epidemic. burnout recovery, mental health and connection, belonging, intrinsic motivation, hedonic treadmill, self worth, personal growth, leadership mindset, mentorship advice, finding mentors, comparison trap, sunk cost fallacy, habits and routines, behavior science, positive psychology, children’s books for emotional learning, kindness, ripple effect