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Claire Booth on Curing Achiever Fever

Wednesday 3rd July 2019

Claire Booth and Eric Zimmer discuss breaking free from relentless achievement and finding balance on 'The One You Feed'. Listen now.
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Claire Booth: Finding Balance in a World of Constant Achievement

When we put the achievement as the absolute pinnacle of who we are, and thus our happiness and our self-worth, that's when we completely lose perspective.
Ever feel like you're stuck on a treadmill of endless goals and achievements? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Claire Booth, an entrepreneur, author, and speaker with over two decades of experience working with top global brands. Claire's book, 'The Achiever Fever Cure: How I Learned to Stop Striving Myself Crazy', is at the heart of their conversation.
They dive into the pressures of relentless achievement and the toll it takes on mental health. Claire shares her personal journey of battling anxiety, depression, and insomnia—all fueled by her constant drive to achieve. She opens up about learning to love her 'bad wolf' and keeping her inner house clean. The discussion highlights the difference between healthy achieving and 'achiever fever', a mindset that keeps us perpetually unsatisfied with our accomplishments.
Claire and Eric explore how to break free from the 'I'll be happy when...' mentality and embrace a more balanced approach to success. They also touch on the importance of vulnerability, questioning our own narratives, and understanding human behavior. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their own ambitions and looking for practical ways to find peace and fulfillment.