# What The Monks of Bhutan Know That Entrepreneurs Don't -  Mike Brcic #216

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Podcast: [The Inner Entrepreneur](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inner-entrepreneur-6700943)
Published: 2026-06-04T04:07:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theinnerentrepreneur.podbean.com/e/mike-briccc/
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Duration seconds: 3159

## Resource

In this episode Paul chats with entrepreneur, adventurer, and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic. After building and scaling a successful adventure travel business, Mike found himself facing a question that many entrepreneurs eventually encounter: What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted and still feel something is missing? The conversation explores the tension between external success and inner fulfilment, why so many entrepreneurs continue chasing “more” long after they have enough, and how discomfort often becomes the doorway to transformation. Mike shares the lessons he learned from scaling a business that was no longer aligned with who he was becoming, and why he believes the most important question we can ask is not “What should I do?” but “Is this right for me?” About the Guest Mike Brcic is the founder of Wayfinders: https://www.mikebrcic.com/ About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, helping high performers create true wealth—purpose, prosperity, and freedom—through mentorship and meaningful conversations. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/ Work With Paul You can book a discovery call with Paul here: 👉 https://www.pauljryan.net/

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