Most of us learn early that being “good” keeps us safe — that if we behave, perform, and please enough, maybe we won’t be left behind. But somewhere along the way, that need to prove ourselves becomes a mask we forget we’re wearing.
In this episode, Sean shares the story of the moment he realized “good” wasn’t enough — and how that wound shaped years of striving, performing, and overworking in search of belonging. From childhood memories to leadership confessions, this conversation invites listeners to lay down the pressure to please and rediscover what it means to simply be.
Because as Sean’s sister once reminded him: You are a human being, not a human doing.
