🚀 What does it take to succeed? And at what cost?

In this episode of V5000, Jesse and Nick dive deep into the paradox of obsession, ambition, and happiness- because if winning the game means losing yourself, is it really a win?

We explore:

🔹 The thin line between discipline and self-destruction

🔹 Does trauma fuel success? (And if so, can you do it without the baggage?)

🔹 The science of obsession: Why high achievers often share traits with sociopaths

🔹 Zen, The Tao, and Alan Watts: Can we achieve more by forcing less?

🔹 The dark side of ambition: What happens when success isn’t enough?

🔹 How to harness obsession without burning out

🔹 Does peace = happiness? And if so, why does it feel so damn elusive?

This episode is part philosophy, part psychology, part science, and 100% a mind-bender.

If you've ever wondered whether you need to suffer to succeed, this one's for you.

⏱ Timestamps

00:07 The Entrepreneurial Mindset

02:45 Brian Johnson's Documentary and Discipline

07:02 The Psychology of High Achievers

13:57 Balancing Success and Happiness

19:42 The Philosophy of Self-Mastery

28:50 Reprogramming Your Psyche for Happiness

31:53 Practical Ways to Live a Better Life

33:24 The Science of Success and Happiness

36:55 Facing the Ego: The Hard Truths

41:14 The Illusion of Success and Societal Constructs

47:40 The Power of Being Present

54:45 Different Paths to Self-Mastery