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What we're trying to suggest in the book is that it's important to think of our lives as ongoing narratives.

There are different ways that people can get meaning out of life, and in a pluralistic society like ours, you certainly see that. Until then, remember, truth demands courage, mattering requires stewardship, and significance grows where integrity holds. I'm John Myles, and you've been PassionStruck.

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Welcome to Passion Struck.

I'm your host, John Myles.

This is the show where we explore the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live like it matters.

Each week, I sit down with changemakers, creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human experience and uncover the tools that help us lead with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest expression of who we're capable of becoming.

Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader, or seeking deeper alignment in your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose and act with intention.

Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection, and impact...

is choosing to live like you matter.

Hey friends, and welcome back to episode 721.

We're continuing our series, The Meaning Makers, an exploration of how meaning is formed, tested, and sustained under pressure.

In recent episodes, we've been tracing how performance environments shape the inner life.

With Alex Emis, we examined the winner's curse, how success under competitive conditions

and quietly distort judgment and long-term decision-making.

Last week with Shanna Pearson, we explored invisible ADHD and how unseen cognitive strain erodes self-trust, identity, and emotional regulation over time.

And then last Thursday with Robin Kaslowitz,

we return to the family system, where regulation, safety, and belonging first take root.

Today, we move into a different but essential structure, the inner discipline of excellence.