# High-Performance Without Burnout: Sleep, Discipline & Purpose in Your 20s —Patrick Harrison | Ep 139

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Published: 2026-07-06T16:34:54+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2020

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Working hard but feeling exhausted, time-poor, and stressed in your 20s? Patrick Harrison — former PwC accountant turned high-performance coach — shares how a late-night realization in the office led him to completely transform his life. He left corporate life to help ambitious people achieve more while protecting their energy and well-being. In this episode, he reveals why stress + rest = growth, the power of prioritizing sleep and recovery, and practical tools for sustainable high performance. Key Highlights: • The late-night moment that made him question the grind • Why most high performers forget the “rest” part • Sleep, exercise, meditation & other wellness habits that boosted his focus • Balancing ambition with long-term health and fulfillment • Advice for young adults building success without burnout Connect with Patrick Harrison: • High-Performance Coaching & Well-Being Programs Connect with Patrick Harrison Website: https://www.wildestdream.com/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome 1:45 - Patrick Harrison Background & PwC Career 5:10 - The Late-Night Office Realization 9:20 - Discovering Sleep Science & Wellness Habits 13:45 - Why Stress + Rest = Growth 18:30 - Transition to Full-Time Coaching 23:10 - Practical Tools for High Performance 28:40 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s 33:15 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

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