What if achievement doesn't have to come from suffering? I sit down with Congressman Adam Smith to talk about the complicated relationship between anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Adam shares his journey through panic attacks, psychotherapy, chronic pain recovery, and the difficult work of building self-worth that isn't tied to performance. We also dive into why so many high achievers believe anxiety is the price of success, how trauma and stress shape the way we lead, and what happens when you stop using fear and self-criticism as your primary source of motivation. Get ready to discover a healthier path to high achievement.Check out our sponsors:Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachieverChime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign upMonarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first yearPhysician’s Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire orderWhatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing dealsPebl - Take advantage of Pebl’s limited-time offer before it’s gone. Visit hipebl.ai todayIn this Episode, You Will LearnResources + LinksGet a copy of Adam Smith's book, Lost and Broken: My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety HEREGet a copy of my book - The Anxious AchieverWatch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.comFollowFollow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraamFollow Adam on LinkedIn @​​adamsmith