Why Entrepreneurs Feel Empty at the Top (And How Adventure & Purpose Fix It)
Thu Feb 05 2026
Many entrepreneurs chase growth—only to feel more disconnected, burned out, and unfulfilled at the top.
In this episode of Scale Smart, Grow Fast, host Harley Green sits down with Mike Brcic, founder of Wayfinders, to talk about what happens after you “win” in business—and why success alone doesn’t lead to fulfillment.
Mike shares: • His first life-changing adventure through Southeast Asia and Nepal • How chasing scale for validation nearly cost him his health and relationships • Why many entrepreneurs burn out even when the business is thriving • How wilderness, discomfort, and surrender unlock clarity and purpose • What aligned growth actually looks like—and how to scale without sacrificing yourself
This conversation goes far beyond tactics. It’s about who you become as you scale—and how to build a business that supports meaning, freedom, and authentic success.
If you’re a founder, CEO, or high-performing leader feeling stuck, isolated, or exhausted, this episode will resonate.
Learn more about Mike’s work at Wayfinders: way-finders.com
Follow Scale Smart, Grow Fast for more conversations on conscious leadership and sustainable growth.
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Many entrepreneurs chase growth—only to feel more disconnected, burned out, and unfulfilled at the top. In this episode of Scale Smart, Grow Fast, host Harley Green sits down with Mike Brcic, founder of Wayfinders, to talk about what happens after you “win” in business—and why success alone doesn’t lead to fulfillment. Mike shares: • His first life-changing adventure through Southeast Asia and Nepal • How chasing scale for validation nearly cost him his health and relationships • Why many entrepreneurs burn out even when the business is thriving • How wilderness, discomfort, and surrender unlock clarity and purpose • What aligned growth actually looks like—and how to scale without sacrificing yourself This conversation goes far beyond tactics. It’s about who you become as you scale—and how to build a business that supports meaning, freedom, and authentic success. If you’re a founder, CEO, or high-performing leader feeling stuck, isolated, or exhausted, this episode will resonate. Learn more about Mike’s work at Wayfinders: way-finders.com Follow Scale Smart, Grow Fast for more conversations on conscious leadership and sustainable growth.