The Curse and Gift of Being “Driven”

The Curse and Gift of Being “Driven”

From Working on Purpose by Talk 4 Podcasting

March 18, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 581

About this episode

This episode explores the dual nature of being 'driven' as both a gift and a curse, highlighting the challenges faced by high achievers.

Only about 10% of the population are what psychologist Douglas Brackmann calls “The Driven.” They are the entrepreneurs, inventors, and elite performers who build companies, create new industries, and generate much of the world’s wealth. But their superpower comes with a shadow. Driven individuals are often chronically dissatisfied—always pushing for more, even after achieving what others would consider extraordinary success. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( www.talk4tv.com ). Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support .

People in this episode

Host: Talk 4 Podcasting

Topics covered

  • driven individuals
  • entrepreneurship
  • psychology
  • performance
  • success
  • dissatisfaction

Keywords

  • driven
  • entrepreneurs
  • psychology
  • success
  • performance
  • dissatisfaction
  • wealth

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Organizations: W4CY Radio, Talk 4 Radio, Talk 4 Media Network, Talk 4 TV, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, Spreaker

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