What if balance isn't about slowing down, but about lining up your life so your ambition actually works for you?
In this episode of the Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham sits down with Dr. Russell Gaede, known by everyone as Dr. Russ, for a powerful conversation on life balance, leadership, and burnout. Together, they unpack why so many high performers feel stretched thin despite outward success and how leaders can reclaim clarity, energy, and effectiveness without sacrificing drive.
Dr. Russ introduces his practical VERBS framework—Vocational, Emotional, Relational, Behavioral, and Spiritual—and explains why balance isn't about equal time, but intentional boundaries. You'll hear why burned-out leaders underperform, how emotional health shapes decision-making, why relationships are non-negotiable, and how small daily changes can create massive long-term impact.
If you're ambitious, committed, and tired of feeling like life is always out of alignment, this episode will challenge how you define success—and offer a better way forward.
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Dr. Russ
Website: https://dr-russ.ueniweb.com/
TEDx Talk: http://tedxrexburg.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/PjyNdtjzBAA
YouTube: https://youtu.be/v01Wo9T5mlw
Books Discussed on the Episode
Additional Recommended Reading
Essentialism — Greg McKeown
Atomic Habits — James Clear
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — John Mark Comer
Burnout — Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Deep Work — Cal Newport
