# Exhaustion Destroys Decision Making: Why High Performers Sabotage Their Own Success | S3E41

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Podcast: [Total Disruption Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/total-disruption-podcast-7279615)
Published: 2026-06-30T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Think pushing through exhaustion makes you stronger? Think again. The truth is, fatigue doesn't make you a hero—it makes you a liability. When you're mentally and physically drained, your judgment suffers, your leadership weakens, and the decisions you make can cost you clients, opportunities, and trust. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci expose why nonstop hustle is one of the biggest threats to high performance—and how elite leaders protect their decision-making before it becomes a problem. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship. 🎙️ Never Miss an Episode: New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. Set it to auto-download so you're first in line when we drop the next one. 💬 Got a Question? Challenge? Breakthrough? DM us…

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