PASSION STRUCK John R. Miles - Amina AlTai's Journey to Purposeful Ambition
Season 2, Episode 1438, Nov 26, 05:17 PM
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From Burnout to Wholeness: Amina AlTai’s Journey to Purposeful Ambition
Amina AlTai is an executive coach, leadership trainer, chronic illness advocate, and the bestselling author of The Ambition Trap. She has guided founders, Fortune 500 leaders, and some of the most driven people in the world toward healthier, more aligned success. In this episode, she joins me to explore why ambition often turns painful, how it affects our health and identity, and what it truly means to shift from burnout to wholeness.
Why This Conversation Matters Amina opens up about the moment her health collapsed, the beliefs that pushed her beyond her limits, and the deeper wounds that shaped her drive. We talk about the ambition trap, burnout, identity, core wounds, hustle culture, and what it takes to rebuild your relationship with success so it actually feels good again. This episode is honest, insightful, and full of clarity for anyone who has ever pushed themselves too far.
Key Takeaways How painful ambition forms and why driven people miss the warning signs
Why This Conversation Matters Amina opens up about the moment her health collapsed, the beliefs that pushed her beyond her limits, and the deeper wounds that shaped her drive. We talk about the ambition trap, burnout, identity, core wounds, hustle culture, and what it takes to rebuild your relationship with success so it actually feels good again. This episode is honest, insightful, and full of clarity for anyone who has ever pushed themselves too far.
Key Takeaways How painful ambition forms and why driven people miss the warning signs
- Why achievement can feel empty even when life looks perfect on paper
- How to recognize when you are living below your resentment line
- The core wounds that quietly drive overwork and burnout
- How hustle culture links productivity to worthiness
- Why boundaries protect your energy and your humanity
- How to discover your zone of genius and use it more often
- Why boredom and slowness are essential for clarity
- What collective ambition can look like when we stop competing from fear
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