Beyond Success
Episodes
#67: What To Do When Achievement Stops Feeling Fulfilling
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you base your entire identity around achievement, as many high achievers do, the consequences can turn fatal - internally. While building an identi...
#66: Why Goodness Is the Only Path to True Inner Power
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most high achievers aren't limited by a lack of talent or lack of opportunity. They're limited by the tension they carry inside their own nervous syst...
#65: The Inner Game of Leadership: 7 Phases to Upgrade Your Internal OS
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who listen to this show don't think of themselves as "high achievers." They think of themselves as people who should be further ahead by n...
#64: The Paradox of True Growth: Why Self-Acceptance Changes Everything
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people try to grow by adding more tactics. New habits. New hacks. New systems. But if you're like many professionals, you've already done all t...
#63: Why Success Can't Heal Emotional Wounds (& What Actually Does)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some children grow up in war zones, sleeping in shelters, surrounded by danger. Others grow up in mansions with trust funds. Yet the research is clear...
#62: Why Evil Seems To Win (And What To Do About It)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to look at some of the biggest villains in history (both real and fictional) and assume that they were evil incarnate. It's easy because it ...
#61: Why Sexual Freedom Isn't Immorality — It's Integrity
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people say they support sexual freedom. But when a woman—or man—actually lives it… they turn on them. Judgment. Outrage. Moral panic. So he...
#60: The Truth About Connection: Why Success Feels Empty Without It
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ambitious people fall into a trap: You've learned from a young age that achievement means love, and so, you chase achievement and other external marke...
#59: Why Being Yourself Feels Unsafe (But Why It's Necessary for Happiness)
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people spend their lives performing. Pretending to be who they think they should be — polished, composed, and never too much. But underneath, t...
#58: Why Manipulation Always Backfires (& Authenticity Wins In The End)
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a seductive and destructive lie many people fall into: Learn the best tricks and gimmicks and you can have complete control over your relatio...
#57: How Deep-Rooted Sexual Shame Cripples Connection & Creates Conflict
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In pickup artist culture, men see women's natural defenses as tests and shields. Pass these "shit tests" and break through her "bitch shields," and yo...
#56: The Moral Case for Ethical Seduction & Why It's Necessary for Connection
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are two strategies men deploy when they're dating, but insecure. Either they try the "Nice Guy" approach or its opposite, the pickup artist appr...
#55: Stop Hiding: How to Turn Guilt Into Growth (Without Shame Dragging You Down)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do after you fall short of your values? If you're like most of us, you deflect, you hide, and you collapse into toxic shame that severs yo...
#54: Why Your Dark Side Isn't the Enemy—It's What Can Save You
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people walk around fighting an invisible war inside themselves. On the outside, they play the part of the "good person." But behind the mask lurk...
#53: Breaking Free from Sexual Shame: The Hidden Weight You Don't Have to Carry
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people, thanks to religious, cultural, or family baggage, carry around the unnecessary burden of toxic sexual shame. Sometimes this isn't even yo...
#52: Why Compassion is the Secret to Trust, Love, & Fulfillment
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's one ingredient missing from many high achievers' lives that drains all the fulfillment from their success, turns small failures into a life-or...
#51: Why Courage Is Key to the Life You've Been Chasing
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people treat fear as the enemy. They avoid it, numb it, or try to silence it. But here's the truth: fear isn't the problem. Fear is the forge whe...
#50: Integrity: Why It's Required for Happiness & How to Cultivate It
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you constantly feel on edge, like a wave of anxiety is always crashing directly into your nervous system, then I have some tough news for you: The ...
#49: The Surprising Power of Moral Character in a Cutthroat World
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a deep irony that happens to people who chase validation and power at all costs: They're the ones who end up exhausted, paranoid, alone, burnt...
#48: Why the Sage's Journey Fulfills You When the Hero's Journey Stops Making Sense
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's an ancient Western myth that's been adopted by the masses and often without their consent. It can be found in movies like Star Wars and Findin...
#47: Why Self-Help Isn't Working (& The Mirror Method That Finally Does)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people I've coached have a similar story: They inherited the "Silent Blueprint" lie as a child that told them they must perform, impress, and ach...
#46: Why You Still Feel Stuck Even After Doing 'The Work'
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many high achievers do the "right things." They read the books. They practice breath work. They follow the morning routines. They "hack" their prod...
#45: Why Hustling Harder Will Only Get You Worse Results
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most high achievers are being driven by the absolute worst source of fuel: Fear, guilt, shame, and insecurities. These traps are alluring because th...
#44: When 'Self-Defense' Becomes Self-Destruction
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many leaders are driven by an insidious fear that tells them their sense of self-worth depends on their ability to protect their mask. But your mask i...
#43: Why No State Has a 'Right to Exist' and Why That Matters for You
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "right to exist" is a common myth used to justify aggression, destruction, and death. But states aren't people. Structures rise and fall all the t...
#42: Emotional Strength Isn't Built by Crushing Your Feelings
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trickiest part about healing your inner world is learning to figure out the difference between self-help schticks and true healing. They are often...
#41: The High Cost of Hiding Your True Emotions
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many high achievers treat vulnerability as if it's a four-letter word. And it's easy to understand why: they've been told leaders must keep their emot...
#40: You've Been Lied to About What It Means To Be Emotionally Strong
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost everything you've learned about emotional "strength" is not only a flat-out lie, but completely backwards. Toughing it out, staying in control,...
#39: The Human Shield Excuse: Why Goodness Dies When We Stop Taking Responsibility
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's stop pretending this is just a problem for soldiers and politicians. The "human shields excuse" isn't just some abstract wartime tactic—it's t...
#38: Success Doesn't Heal Shame: Why the Hustle Kills Emotional Strength
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many people are numb to life, unable to enjoy themselves and their relationships even if they've achieved great things. The real problem isn't int...
#37: The Books That Helped Me Stop Proving Myself and Start Living for Real
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Achiever's Curse is a deadly one. It starts subtle at first. But left unchecked long enough, it seeps into every aspect of your life, stealing joy...
#36: The Hidden Reason Smart People Make Terrible Life Decisions
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the most important skill an intelligent person can learn is the Dao of Decision Making. Making tough, high-stakes decisions doesn't come nat...
#35: The Silent Way Emotional Avoidance Destroys Success
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High achievers are vulnerable to emotional avoidance. It's subtle, sneaky, and seductive. It tricks you into thinking you're making progress or crushi...
#34: Why Smart, Driven People Struggle Emotionally (& How to Finally Break Free)
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most high achievers learned at a young age that emotions were distractions. This early lesson inspired much of their success… but it came at a terri...
#33: The Myth of Emotional Toughness: Why Suppressing Feelings is Weak, Not Strong
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most high achievers take pride in the fact that they're not too emotional. They stay cool under pressure, act like nothing bothers them, wear their em...
#32: Why "Working on Yourself" Can Make Things Worse
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 distinct levels to personal development and self-improvement. And most high achievers get trapped forever in Level 2—never fully healing...
#31: You're Not Broken, Your Mind Just Learned the Wrong Lesson
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain emotional scripts you learned in your formative years that are running your life today. These emotional patterns aren't the enemy. T...
#30: Why You're Burnt Out, Unfulfilled, & Still Not Enough (& How Wu Wei Fixes It)
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people, and high achievers in particular, suffer from a paradoxical problem: Trying too hard backfires and causes your deepest, darkest fears to ...
#29: How to Find Peace by Leaning into Chaos
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most high achievers have been sold a lie: that Chaos is a threat that will take everything from you, and the only way to handle it is with more contro...
#28: How to Create Deep Connection, No Matter Who's Around You
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you wanted to grow bigger muscles, you could read all the strength training books you wanted. But until you go to the gym and apply your knowledge ...
#27: Why Success Kills Connection (& What To Do About It)
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who struggle with connection chalk it up to a personality trait. They think their personality, which benefits them in other areas, just ma...
#26: The Hidden Reason You're Unfulfilled (Even If You're Successful)
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Successful high achievers think they can always rely on themselves more than on other people. This idea helped fuel their success. But it's also why...
#25: Why You're Not Happy & Fulfilled (Even Though You "Should" Be)
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a high achiever, you probably have a tendency to prioritize work above all else. Results are the most important thing to you. And all the ot...
Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong People (& How to Attract the Right Ones)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people chalk up their attraction problems to external sources: Maybe they think they need better strategies and skills. Or they believe that dati...
The Dark Psychology Behind Attraction Strategies (and Why They Always Backfire)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a former player myself, I know first-hand how crushing the "Grandiosity-Shame Cycle" is. Almost all players fall into this psychological trap that ...
The Dating Lies You've Been Sold (And Why They're Keeping You Single)
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men who have a desire to improve at dating often fall into the trap of tactics. And they fundamentally believe that their lack of success is not becau...
The Missing Ingredient for Lasting Attraction: Investment (It's Not What You Think)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your relationship feel like it's dying a slow death? The passion is gone. The original spark has been extinguished. And resentment for your partn...
Master Inner Game: How to Become More Attractive on Dates & Magnetic as a Leader
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you want to become more successful in business, relationships, or life, most people focus on tactics, strategies, and skills. But there's a bigge...
Is The "Upper Limit Problem" An Invisible Force Secretly Controlling Your Life?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Question: Have you ever reached a high point in life (a major win, a big breakthrough, or a massive milestone)... only to feel like the rug's been p...
How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your team, family, and friends rely on you for everything, and you don't know how to say no, then you're on a path of self-destruction. Why? Be...
The Gossip Trap: How It Silently Destroys Trust & Connection
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people never stop to question today's topic. But it silently poisons relationships, teams, and even your own peace of mind. Worst part? It masq...
Time Does Not Heal Emotional Wounds: Do This Instead
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A messy breakup or divorce can cause devastating trickle down consequences when you don't learn how to rebuild your trust. But many people wrongly b...
Why Smart, Successful People Struggle to Make Life's Biggest Decisions
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle making tough decisions because indecision is easier? While this is something everyone confronts at one point or another, it comes with...
How to Recover from a Break Up or Divorce
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going through a breakup or recovering from a divorce is one of the most emotionally complex experiences you'll ever face. It's always messy and laye...
Dating After Divorce or a Break Up: 3 Steps to Re-enter the Dating World
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing more gut-wrenching than a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship. It makes you question everything. And nobody gives you a ma...
Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Self-Awareness, Anti-Fragility, & Purpose
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does success feel hollow? Or worse, like a weight around your neck? This is a common feeling for high achievers who were led to believe that success...
The Hidden Trap of Success and How to Escape It
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself in a never-ending chase for the next achievement, the next form of external validation? Well, despite how rampant this chase runs...
Why High Achievers Feel Unfulfilled (Even When They're Winning)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taught from a young age that success is the best path to a fulfilling and satisfying life. So achievers dedicate themselves to achieving, thinki...
The 2,000-Year-Old Guide to Winning at Life Without All the Stress
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most achievers who want more from life—whether in their relationships, career, or fulfillment—turn to best-selling self-help books. But most of th...
How to Grow from Anxious or Avoidant to Secure Attachment in Relationships
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your earliest relationships when you were a child can significantly impact your relationships as an adult. How? Well, when you're young, you devel...
The Brutal Truth about Why You're Always In Toxic Relationships (& How to Break Free)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself hopping from one toxic relationship to the next? If so, here's a tough pill to swallow: You're the common denominator—especiall...
How to Create a Thriving, Long-Term Relationship (Even If You Don't Have One Now)
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is more destructive than a toxic relationship. It's more dangerous than a bad diet, a lack of exercise, and even smoking. Energy-sapping relat...
How a Bad Marriage Leads to an Early Death
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The longest running study in history has proven, with 80+ years of data to back it up, that your relationships are the single most important factor fo...
How Therapy Is Keeping You From Reaching Your True Potential
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Therapy is one of the best ways to better understand yourself, your emotions, and your past. Especially with how they impact your present. Until it'...
Why Most People Fail at Decision-Making (and How You Won't)
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your decision-making process is the single most critical skill you'll ever need. Figure out how to make good decisions that align with your values, an...
Why Success Won't Make You Happy (And What Will)
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a massive, misery-inducing downside of success: While achievements are great, they aren't enough to make life meaningful. But most achievers ...
Why Your Success Is Screwing Up Your Life (and What To Do About It)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an achiever, whether you notice it or not, you're on a dangerous path. Why? Well, most achievers fall into something I call the "Achieve...
Beyond Success: Finding Fulfillment, Happiness and Meaning
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After helping hundreds of thousands of people, from 87 different countries, find fulfillment, happiness and meaning in their personal and professional...
Encore Episode: Why Your Ego Is Not The Enemy
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Socially awkward guys don't get girls, that's the cold, hard truth. But hiding your social awkwardness and anxiety isn't the answer either. When you r...
Encore Episode: Self-Criticism vs. Self-Acceptance
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you buy into the myth that success alone brings happiness and fulfillment? The techniques 95% of Americans use to strive for success, growth, and p...
Encore Episode: 7 Steps for Men to Overcome Neediness
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a young age, attractive women become masters at sniffing out neediness. Most men don't discover this fact about life until they've sabotaged thei...
Encore Episode: How to Access Your Natural Attractiveness
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In order to find a loving relationship, you need to become somebody you're not. You need to rock a new haircut, fill your wardrobe with designer cloth...
How to Find Your Ideal Partner Naturally and Authentically
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of guys struggle with dating for a fundamental reason: They don't even know themselves well enough to attract a kindred spirit. Relationships ...
Stop Striving to be an Alpha Male: It's Sabotaging Your Life
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wish you were more alpha? It's a big buzzword thrown around in forums by bitter and resentful men. And if you keep striving to be more a...
Why You're Not Broken: Live Caller Interview on Healthy Anger & Boundaries
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'd like you to meet Ryan. Ryan's a first responder with a strong sense of fairness, and he loves to help people who need it. Those are both n...
How 'Inside Out 2' Can Help You Master Your Emotions
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Out 2 gives you a brilliant in-depth look into your inner world. Just by watching the movie, you'll better understand yourself, your emotions, ...
Forget the Red Pill: Here's How to Truly Thrive in Your Relationships
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the biggest lie spread by the Red Pill community is how humans are simple slaves to our biology. This is how they rationalize the obviously ir...
Why Courage and Compassion Are the Ultimate Life Hacks
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are two specific virtues characteristic of your higher self. These two virtues can turn your inner demons into inner supporters. They help you o...
Why Traditional Psychotherapy Often Fails for Men
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most men, especially hypermasculine men, feel like therapy doesn't work for them. Or worse yet, that therapy could never work for them. And I get it...
Live Caller Interview with an Achiever Raised as a Parentified Child
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a special episode, especially if you're an achiever (like most of our listeners are). Leon, a long-time fan from South Africa, ...
Stop Playing the Blame Game: How to Own Your Sh*t & Transform Your Life
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One problem that haunts every relationship, career, and life is falling into a victim mindset. When you blame others for your problems and fail to ack...
Why Your Self-Worth Isn't Tied to Achievements & Chasing Success Won't Fulfill You
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you felt true joy and fulfillment in your life? For many achievers, this is something that they never experience. Each achiev...
Why Your Achievements Make You Feel Miserable: The Harsh Truth
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neediness plagues every relationship, and achievers tend to be more needy than other people. Why? Well, the achiever's desire to achieve often stems...
The 6 Secrets to Attract & Keep a Woman in a Relationship
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a harsh truth for many men to understand, especially the pleasers and fixers: It's not your job as a man to continuously attract your woman o...
Conquer Fear of Failure: Proven Steps from Modern & Ancient Wisdom
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common and deadly fears people have is the fear of failure. And this fear in particular has dire consequences: It creates a life whe...
Shattering the Silence: Sexual Shame & the Hidden Struggle of Modern Men
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a certain problem that touches the core of men's struggles, but it often flies under their radar. This problem sabotages intimacy, confidence,...
Cultivating Self-Worth: Why You Don't Need Others to Validate You
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to become more attractive to women, to feel more fulfilled in your life, and to generally boost your happiness is by building up ...
How to Overcome Complex PTSD & Unlock Your Inner Strength
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a psychological condition that's been flying under the radar for too long. It's a form of PTSD that builds up from more minor-seeming traumas ...
How to Transform Neediness into Unconditional Love
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's often a fine line between love and neediness, especially for men. Women have a sixth sense to sniff out neediness, which can leave you confuse...
How Sadness Unlocks Growth (and Self-Pity Sabotages Your Life)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many men don't understand the difference between sadness and self-pity. And this lack of understanding comes with a big cost: You sacrifice joy and gr...
How To Foster a Balanced, Growth Oriented Relationship
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A relationship is an investment from both parties. When these investments tip to one side or another, it plants the seeds of resentment and destructio...
How To Elevate Your Mating Value On The Spot
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're wired to value what we work for more highly than what comes easily. This especially applies to relationships. But a lot of men accidentally pl...
How Morality Can Improve Every Aspect of Your Social Life & Relationships
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of modern men, especially those who frequent Red Pill and manosphere blogs, forums, and websites, that are deeply unhappy and unfulfille...
How to Take Control of Your Emotional and Psychological Growth
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is more impactful to your overall happiness and fulfillment—both in relationships and outside of them—than a new concept called "Therapeut...
From Anxious to Secure: Proven Strategies to Transform Your Relationships
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're discussing perhaps one of the most important aspects of not only dating success, but to your entire life: Your attachment style. If lef...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Be More Assertive for Emotional Health
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing can kill an otherwise good relationship as quickly as not having healthy boundaries in place. Without these boundaries, toxic interactions sta...
The Root Cause of Most Dating & Relationship Challenges (Hint: It's Deeper Than You Think)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most men don't realize that the patterns they see in their relationships almost always trace back to their core insecurities and emotional baggage. ...
How Group Therapeutic Coaching Fast Tracks Your Personal Growth & Development
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a life where you understand yourself and your relationships deeply. Where you're no longer stuck in unfulfilling patterns because you have the...
Unlocking Emotional Freedom: Stop Repressed Feelings from Ruining Relationships
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a catch-22 that happens in almost every long-term relationship: The more intimate your relationship becomes, the more it triggers unresolved, ...
The Secret to Building Lasting Passion & Growth in Modern Dating & Relationships
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The modern dating scene is responsible for why so many people—both men and women alike—struggle with creating meaningful connections. Dating apps ...