High Performer Problems: Why No One Checks On You (and What to Do About It) | 1PM: 122
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High Performer Problems: Why No One Checks On You (and What to Do About It) | 1PM: 122
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About this listen
In today’s episode, I reflect on a powerful conversation I had with a friend—an Ivy League grad, top of her class, and a certified high achiever—who opened up about feeling overlooked by her own family.
She felt forgotten… while her brother, who wasn't as high-achieving, received constant check-ins and attention. Sound familiar?
This is the reality many high performers face: people assume we’re always okay.
I break down why this happens, how it’s not personal—but psychological—and why asking for help is one of the most powerful things a high performer can do.
Key Takeaways:-
Being a high performer often means others assume you’re “fine.”
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People extend help to those they think need it most—and that’s often not you.
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You can be winning on the outside and still struggling inside.
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Speak up. Ask for help. You’re human, not a machine.
If this resonated with you:
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Share this episode with another high performer who might need to hear this reminder.
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Don’t suffer in silence. DM a friend, call someone, or say it out loud: “I need help today.”
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Subscribe to the show for more daily wisdom like this—and leave a review if this hit home.
You’re not alone. Even high performers need a hand sometimes.
— Bertrand