In this episode, I sit down with Geoff Jowett, a serial entrepreneur known for building and scaling multiple multi-million dollar businesses — only to blow them up and rebuild from scratch. Geoff has lived the extreme highs of commercial success, the brutal lows of self-destruction, and everything in between. We unpack the psychology behind high performance, why most entrepreneurs fail, and how success can be the very thing that undoes you. Geoff opens up about the double-edged sword of ambition, the dangers of chasing external validation, and the brutal truths about what it really takes to sustain long-term success. If you’ve ever wondered what separates the top 1% from everyone else — and how they manage the mental load — this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 00:00:00 – Introduction & why this conversation matters 00:12:43 – Geoff’s childhood & how it shaped his work ethic 00:19:30 – Building a fitness empire: The early days of Vision Personal Training 00:25:22 – The real reason Geoff franchised and walked away 00:31:07 – The rise of Bodytrim: Scaling to $40M+ in annual revenue 00:42:41 – The addiction to growth: Why nothing ever feels enough 00:53:19 – High achiever syndrome: The unseen risk of success 01:00:23 – How Geoff lost everything (and why he didn’t see it coming) 01:14:37 – The moment he hit rock bottom—and what it taught him 01:21:30 – Why most entrepreneurs crash and burn (and how to avoid it) 01:37:00 – The mindset shift that changed everything 01:44:21 – How to bulletproof your mental resilience 01:52:09 – The biggest misconception about happiness and success 02:01:14 – Geoff’s new approach: How to scale without burning out 02:09:30 – Why most people never achieve their full potential 02:18:45 – High performance without the self-sabotage 02:28:19 – The real cost of extreme ambition 02:35:47 – Why playing it safe is actually the riskiest thing you can do 02:50:32 – “Stop comparing yourself”: How Geoff rewired his thinking 02:57:18 – Final advice for high achievers who want to avoid burnout Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that’s helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram Business Podcast Follow Geoff Jowett: Instagram #Entrepreneurship #HighPerformance #BusinessSuccess #MindsetMatters #WealthCreation #PersonalGrowth #SelfSabotage #SuccessMindset #BurnoutRecovery #Top1Percent The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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