The Hidden Cost of High Performance: How to Grow Without Burning Out - MJ Gordon & Audrey Uhler

The Hidden Cost of High Performance: How to Grow Without Burning Out - MJ Gordon & Audrey Uhler

From What's Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies by Matt Uhler

June 3, 2026 · 48 min · Season 2 · Episode 22

About this episode

The episode discusses the hidden costs of high performance and offers strategies for sustainable business growth without burnout.

What if the biggest threat to your business isn't competition, the economy, or a bad deal—but your own operating system? In this episode of What's Your Deal? , Matt and Audrey Uhler sit down with performance strategist and executive coach MJ Gordon to discuss why so many high-performing entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in a constant state of stress. MJ has worked with leaders from organizations like Adidas, the NFL, and NerdWallet, helping them improve performance without sacrificing their health, relationships, or quality of life. Together, they explore the hidden costs of operating in perpetual fight-or-flight mode, the impact of cognitive overload, how ADHD and brain wiring affect entrepreneurs, and why recovery may be the missing ingredient in sustainable business growth. Whether you're building your first business, managing multiple companies, or simply trying to keep up with life's demands, this conversation offers practical strategies for creating more capacity, clarity, and long-term success. Connect with MJ Gordon https://www.mj-gordon.com Instagram: @marinjayden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinjayden/ YouTube: @marinjayden Connect with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Audrey Uhler, Matt Uhler

Guest: MJ Gordon

Topics covered

  • high performance
  • entrepreneurship
  • stress management
  • business growth
  • cognitive overload
  • ADHD

Keywords

  • performance
  • entrepreneurs
  • stress
  • business growth
  • cognitive overload
  • recovery
  • ADHD

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adidas, NFL, NerdWallet, Amped Success

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