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The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure

2026-03-23 · 60 min · episode 266 · 20 entities

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    Feed author/publisher: Determined Society Podcast | Overcoming Adversity & Mindset
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    Link in episode "The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure": https://facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any
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    Link in episode "The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure": https://link.me/theshawnfrench

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  • mentioned Entrepreneurship website
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    Feed category: Entrepreneurship
  • mentioned Groups website
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    Link in episode "The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure": https://facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any
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    Link in episode "The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure": https://link.me/theshawnfrench
  • discusses Entrepreneurship website
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    Feed category: Entrepreneurship
  • references Groups website
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    Link in episode "The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure": https://facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any
  • references Theshawnfrench website
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    Link in episode "The Hidden Cost of Success | Adversity, Sacrifice & Cultural Pressure": https://link.me/theshawnfrench

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    Feed author/publisher: Shawn French
  • hosted by Shawn French person
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  • mentioned Mental Health person
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  • discusses Mental Health person
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Episode description as stored
The pressure behind every success story nobody talks about. In this raw conversation, Shawn French and Pat Sitkins explore cultural perspectives on entrepreneurship, breaking norms around success, and the hidden cost of determination. From family sacrifice and leadership loneliness to the psychological toll of building, this episode uncovers the untold truth about adversity in business—and why the struggle matters more than the win. Key Takeaways -Building something meaningful comes with pressure no one prepares you for. -Success impacts your family more than people realize. -You can’t balance everything—prioritization is required (Four Burner Theory). -Determination is doing the work even when you don’t feel like it. -The hardest seasons often come right before major breakthroughs. Connect with Shawn: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5kS9tkLGQLcVyRgB3mDznw Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-society-with-shawn-french/id1555922064 Linkme - https://link.me/theshawnfrench The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.