# 171. Vice President of an 800-Agent Real Estate Brokerage Reveals the Hidden Emotions and Addictions Destroying Successful Entrepreneurs

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Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
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Why do so many ambitious people build successful businesses… yet still feel anxious, disconnected, critical of themselves, and emotionally exhausted? In today's conversation, I sit down with DJ Paris—VP of Kale Realty and host of the Keeping It Real Podcast—to unpack the emotional realities of high performance, entrepreneurship, relationships, self-awareness, resistance, and personal growth. DJ shares what he's learned after years of interviewing top-producing real estate agents and entrepreneurs, why so many high performers become addicted to stress and productivity, and how unresolved internal patterns quietly sabotage fulfillment, relationships, and peace. This conversation goes far beyond business. It's about learning how to coexist with challenge, confront resistance, and continue evolving without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, you'll learn : Why success does not eliminate emotional struggle The hidden danger of becoming addicted to stress and urgency How childhood conditioning shapes adult behaviors and relationships Why resistance is required for growth and fulfillment The importance of intentional conversations in relationships How mindfulness helps high performers stop believing every thought they think Why self-awareness is one of the greatest competitive advantages The role coaching plays in helping people get unstuck If you've felt quietly disconnected and exhausted for a long time, this conversation will prove to be the wake-up call you need to take action and make critical changes in both your business and life. Time Stamps : 00:00: "Problems do not go away": why success never eliminates emotional struggle 07:43: Why fulfillment only comes through resistance and discomfort 11:24: How high performers unconsciously create stress and proble…

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