Superfreak

Superfreak


14 ways high performers get stuck (and the cost of staying there)

May 15, 2025

You don’t have to be burned out to be stuck.

Sometimes “stuck” looks like being wildly capable… but quietly dissatisfied.


You’re busy. Booked.

On paper, things are working.

But underneath? Something’s off.


This episode is a loving call-out for creatives, high performers, leaders and business owners who feel like they’re doing all the things, and still not getting what they came for.


We're unpacking the sneaky, subtle ways high-functioning people stay stuck, the real cost of staying there, and what to do instead (without blowing everything up).


This isn’t about hustle or shame.

It’s about catching the drift before it becomes a landslide.


We cover:

  • The difference between burnout and high-functioning stuckness
  • Why staying in “almost good enough” situations is so exhausting
  • The 14 most common stuck patterns (real examples for creatives, high performers, coaches + business owners)
  • What these patterns are actually costing you (energy, joy, money, clarity)
  • What to do instead — gently, sustainably, and with integrity

Whether you’re constantly refining, people-pleasing, overcommitting, hiding from visibility, or building a business that doesn’t quite feel like you — this episode is your permission slip to pause, reframe, and make a new choice.


You’re not broken. You’re not behind.

You’re just stuck in a pattern. And patterns can change.


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