Business Owner Burnout & Identity Drift: Rebuilding Without Losing Your Edge - Ep #223
Tue Oct 28 2025
You built the business for freedom… but now it runs your life.
It struck a chord with business owners who’ve achieved success, but deep down know they’ve drifted from the man they used to be.
Most business owners think they’re winning because revenue is up and the team’s growing. But beneath the surface, something’s off, the pressure never stops and you’re snapping at the people you love most.
In this conversation, entrepreneur Rob Tadros shares how he built a thriving company while quietly falling apart - stuck in 70-hour work weeks, late-night drinking, and growing distance from his wife, kids, and himself.
Rob didn’t fix his business to turn things around.
He fixed himself.
Over three years, Rob went alcohol-free, dropped 18kg, rebuilt his discipline through HYROX and marathons, and reconnected with his family -proving that fulfillment isn’t found through quick fixes or weekend motivation. It’s found through consistent work, structure, and becoming the man you promised yourself you’d be.
In this episode:
Why business success can hide deep personal burnoutThe hidden cost of “functioning” with alcohol and stressHow to rebuild energy, discipline, and self-worth from the inside outThe question every man must ask when life feels off trackHow to become the man your wife, kids, and business actually needWhether you’re scaling your company, repairing your marriage, or trying to feel alive again- it all starts with doing the work on yourself first.
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You built the business for freedom… but now it runs your life. It struck a chord with business owners who’ve achieved success, but deep down know they’ve drifted from the man they used to be. Most business owners think they’re winning because revenue is up and the team’s growing. But beneath the surface, something’s off, the pressure never stops and you’re snapping at the people you love most. In this conversation, entrepreneur Rob Tadros shares how he built a thriving company while quietly falling apart - stuck in 70-hour work weeks, late-night drinking, and growing distance from his wife, kids, and himself. Rob didn’t fix his business to turn things around. He fixed himself. Over three years, Rob went alcohol-free, dropped 18kg, rebuilt his discipline through HYROX and marathons, and reconnected with his family -proving that fulfillment isn’t found through quick fixes or weekend motivation. It’s found through consistent work, structure, and becoming the man you promised yourself you’d be. In this episode: Why business success can hide deep personal burnoutThe hidden cost of “functioning” with alcohol and stressHow to rebuild energy, discipline, and self-worth from the inside outThe question every man must ask when life feels off trackHow to become the man your wife, kids, and business actually needWhether you’re scaling your company, repairing your marriage, or trying to feel alive again- it all starts with doing the work on yourself first. FREE MIDLIFE DRIFT ASSESSMENT 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/drift?podcast=Podcast THE 9 WEEK RISING KINGS EXPERIENCE 👉 https://www.risingkings.co/rkx?podcast=Podcast